Career questions tagged registered-dietitian


As someone moving into the field of dietetics and nutrition, I often find that despite my strong academic background, people assume they know more than me and question my knowledge. This leads to feelings of imposter syndrome, especially since food is something everyone has personal opinions about. How can I build confidence and establish credibility in a professional career where my expertise is constantly being challenged?
I am currently a Masters Student in Nutrition and Dietetics with career goals as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. I plan to work in preventative healthcare through diet and lifestyle changes.

How do registered dietitians determine which specific field they want to build a career in? I'm starting a dietetic internship and graduate school soon and there are so many interesting options!
How do registered dietitians determine which specific field they want to build a career in? I'm starting a dietetic internship and graduate school soon and there are so many interesting options!

How do you build rapport with patients as a registered dietitian?
I'm freshman studying dietetics and want to work as a clinical outpatient dietitian after school. I'm passionate about engaging in telehealth nutrition services and community outreach to improve public health.

How hard it is for an international graduate in dietetics to become a Registered Dietitian and work in the US ?
I am Italian and I have obtained my four years BS in Human Nutrition and Dietetics in Spain. I would love to get some experience in the US, but I don't really know where to start.

What actually is dietetics?
I want to be a dietician for a pro sports team but I wanna know more about the field before I go into it. What type of jobs can you get being a dietician?

What other ways do Dietitians help others?
Besides telling them to eat healthier, what other ways do dietitians do to help people with there health?

How can I become a Registered Dietitian?
Hey! I was wondering if anyone on here could tell me the process of how to become a registered dietician! Nutrition has always been something I've been interested in, and it would also be helpful if I was informed of other career paths I could take in this field other than an RD. I was also wondering what I could do in high school, such as volunteering and organizations that I can join, that are related to dietetics or nutrition. I can't seem to find any :( Thanks a lot!

What are some good pointers for someone looking to get into the dietetics field?
What are some good pointers for someone looking to get into the dietetics field? Looking for things to grow outside the education aspect.