Is there a difference between registered dietitians and nutritionists?
Some RD’s use the job title Nutritionist. All nutritionists do not necessarily have specific training and education requirements, so look for the RD after the individual’s name. In the state of Washington the RD can choose to be a Certified Dietitian (CD). A CD in Washington can receive payment for nutrition services for children with special health care needs if a referral has come from the primary medical provider and the child is covered by Medicaid.
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