5 Steps to Become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

From the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:

  1. Complete a bachelor's degree and receive a verification statement from an ACEND-accredited program (Didactic Program in Dietetics, Coordinated Program, Future Graduate Program, Foreign or International Dietitian Education Program) Note, effective January 1, 2024, a graduate degree will be required to be eligible to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration. (Dietetic registration exam.)

  2. Complete an ACEND-accredited supervised practice dietetic internship program or Individual Supervised Practice Pathway is an option. Supervised practice/experiential learning is combined with the Coordinated Program, Future Graduate Program, and International Dietitian Education Program.

  3. Pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration's dietetic registration exam.

  4. Gain licensure in your state of practice, if applicable.

  5. Maintain continuing education.