Nutrition and Dietetics Professions

• As of January 1 2024 a master's degree is now required to become a registered dietitian (RD).
• RDs are food and nutrition experts who have met the Commission on Dietetic Registration's (CDR) criteria to earn the RD credential. RDs work in a wide variety of employment settings, including health care, business and industry, community/public health, education, research, government agencies, private practice, and more.
• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for dietitians and nutritionists is projected to grow 7 percent through 2032, much faster than the average growth for all occupations.
• More RDs will be needed to care for patients with various medical conditions and to help people improve their overall health.