A registered dietitian (dye-uh-TIH-shin) is a medical professional who works with patients and families to create specific diets, teach about nutrition, and talk about healthy lifestyle choices.
Registered dietitians (RDs) offer support to people with a variety of conditions, such as:
They can help patients with:
Registered dietitians have training that includes:
They also will be:
Some RDs are called registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) because they focus on the nutrition aspects of their training.
Reviewed by: KidsHealth Medical Experts
Date Reviewed: Sep 5, 2022