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What is a Registered Dietitian (RD)?

Registered Dietitians are food and nutrition experts, translating the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living. The expertise, training and credentials that back a Registered Dietitian are vital for promoting good nutrition. RDs have a Bachelor's, Masters or Doctorate Degree in Nutrition, completed a CADE-accredited supervised practice program, passed a national exam administered by CDR and maintain continuing education hours.

What is a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)

Dietetic technicians, registered, are trained in food and nutrition and are an integral part of the health-care and foodservice management teams.  A DTR has completed at least a two-year associate's degree, required course work and at least 450 hours of supervised practice accredited by CADE or at least a bachelor's degree at a US regionally accredited university or college and required coursework for a Didactic Program (DPD) or Coordinated Program in Dietetics (CP). In addition, A DTR must pass a national DTR examination administered by CDR and maintain continuing professional educational requirements.

WESTERN NEW YORK DIETETIC ASSOCIATION 2009-10 PRESIDENT Kathleen Karnath, RD, CDN kkarnath@seagatealliance.com PRESIDENT-ELECT Mary (Pia) DiMarzio, RD, CDN dimarzio@buffalo.edu

PROFESSIONAL ISSUES CHAIR Naheed Ali-Sayeed, RD,CDN,CNSD salisaye@chsbuffalo.org PROFESSIONAL ISSUES CHAIR-ELECT Carol DeNysschen, PhD, MPH, RD, CDN denyssca@buffalostate.edu

PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIR Christine Rivera RD nutritionist@foodbankwny.org WEBSITE LIASON Jennifer Barber, MBA, RD eatrightjen75@yahoo.com

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