What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?
A “dietitian” has completed a didactic four-year program and supervised practice or internship accredited by CADE and passed the national RD exam. They are credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) by the American Dietetic Association. The term “nutritionist,” on the other hand, has no legal definition. Nutritionists may have degrees in nutrition science, medicine or biochemistry, but they are not credentialed by CDR.
