National Nutrition Month

A registered dietitian is a trained nutrition professional who has met the strict educational and experiential standards set forth by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

They can be employed in various practice areas, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, corporate wellness programs, food service operations, universities, research, or private practice.

RDs advise and counsel others on food and nutrition. They explain nutrition issues to their patients, develop meal plans for them, and measure the effects of those plans.

To become an RD, you must:

• Complete a Bachelor’s degree with coursework approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Complete a 1200-hour dietetic internship, which is an accredited, supervised practice program at a healthcare facility, community program, or a food service corporation
• Pass a national registration exam
• Complete continuing professional education credits.

At Flushing Hospital, dietitians are available for the following services: nutrition assessment, diet instruction, recommendations for enteral and parenteral support, staff in-service, food and drug interactions, and nutrition counseling in the outpatient setting.

Flushing Hospital would like to thank our registered dietitians for the essential job they do every day. Their hard work helps our patients and community live healthier lifestyles.