Who's Dishing Out Your Nutrition Advice?

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Who’s Dishing Out Your Nutrition Advice? (NAPSA)—Would you take food and nutrition advice from someone who eats from a bowl on the kitchen floor and likes to chase squirrels? EKight-year-old Eddie is an En- glish cocker spaniel belonging to registered dietitian Connie B. Diekman. Connie is the president of the American Dietetic Associa- tion and the director of university nutrition at Washington Univer- sity in St. Louis. Eddie obtained Living, barking proof that anyone can purport to be a nutrition expert is an English cocker membership in the American spaniel belonging to registered dietitian Connie B. Diekman. tants in January, and he has a certificate to proveit. says. “Our required degrees in foods, nutrition, dietetics, public Association of Nutritional Consul- “Consumers beware: Not all nutritionists are created the same,” Diekman says. “Eddie is living, barking proof that anyone can become a member of an orga- nization of purported nutrition experts, even if they have no more qualification to give nutrition advice than a dog. “When you need trusted, accu- rate, timely and practical nutri- tion advice, you need to seek the advice of a registered dietitian,” Diekmansays. After or during their education, RDs must perform a supervised internship. To become “registered,” they must pass an extensive examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and earn professional education credits throughout their careers to maintain registration. The American Dietetic Association urges all consumers to look for the RD credential. “RDs know the science of nutrition,” Diekman health or related fields such as biochemistry, medicine or a nutrition specialty in family and consumer sciences come from wellrespected, accredited colleges and universities.” RDs havethe skills and knowl- edge to translate nutrition science into practical meal planning. A registered dietitian can assist with eating disorders; work with your health care team by helping you change your eating plan preor postsurgery; and help you set goals for athletic performance— whether you’re running a marathon or jogging with your dog. With more than 67,000 members, the American Dietetic As- sociation is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being. To locate a registered dietitian in your area, visit the American Dietetic Association at www. eatright.org.

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