LibGuides: Nutrition (BIOL 1383): Websites

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A nutritionist is a health professional trained in nutrition science and practice.

A dietician is a professional who specializes in composing and supervising diets, especially for people with metabolic disorders and many kinds of disease requiring special food intake.

(Source: Porta, Miquel. A Dictionary of Public Health. Ed. Last, John M.. : Oxford University Press, , 2018.)

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are food and nutrition experts with a degree from an accredited dietetics program and who completed a supervised practice requirement, passed a national exam and continue professional development throughout their careers.

Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians (NDTRs) — often working in partnership with registered dietitian nutritionists — screen, evaluate and educate patients, manage and prevent diseases such as diabetes and obesity, and monitors patients’ and clients’ progress.

Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered (NDTRs) are credentialed practitioners.
(Source: About RDNs and NDTRs)

Professional Organizations

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Representing more than 112,000 credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.
American Nutrition Association
The ANA educates and certifies health professionals in nutrition science and practice, educates the public in science-based, unbiased nutrition, and advocates for state and federal policy that expands public access to nutrition practitioners.
American Society for Nutrition
ASN's mission is to advance the science, education and practice of nutrition.
International Confederation of Dietetic Associations
As an organization of national professional associations of Dietitians and Nutritionists, ICDA supports national dietetic associations and their members beyond borders.
National Association of Nutrition Professionals
NANP is the only professional business league dedicated to advancing holistically trained nutrition professionals.
The Nutrition Society
The Nutrition Society's mission is to advance the scientific study of nutrition and its application to the maintenance of human and animal health.
Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
OKAND is a state affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Membership consists of over 500 individuals, including Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) and Nutrition and Dietetics Technicians (NDTR), nutrition professionals and students.
Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior
The Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior represents the unique professional interests of nutrition educators worldwide. SNEB is dedicated to promoting effective nutrition education and healthy behavior through research, policy, and practice and has a vision of healthy communities, food systems, and behaviors.

Nutrition Studies Programs at Oklahoma Universities

Nutrition Organizations

Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education Project
The mission of the Oklahoma Nutrition Information Education Project is to promote healthy living through innovative and creative strategies for communities, families, and individuals. ONIE strives to improve the health and nutrition of Oklahomans by creating system-level changes, and developing nutrition and physical activity interventions in both English and Spanish.
Oklahoma State University Extension: Community Nutrition Education
The mission of Community Nutrition Education Programs is to educate and empower limited-resource Oklahomans to improve nutrition and physical activity behaviors.
World Health Organization: Nutrition
Dedicated to the well-being of all people and guided by science, the World Health Organization leads and champions global efforts to give everyone, everywhere an equal chance to live a healthy life.

What does a dietician do?

Working as a dietician

Occupational Outlook

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook report contains information about job duties, work environments, career paths and salary for for Dieticians and Nutritionists.

U.S. Government Nutrition Resources

Local Food Directories
Find local farmer's markets.
USDA Organic
Information about Organic Certification, Technical Training and Financial Resources, and Data and Research related to organic agriculture and products.

Nutrition Data and Statistics
National and state-level data about the health status and behaviors of Americans as well as environmental or policy supports. Categories include breastfeeding, fruits and vegetables, physical activity, sugar drinks, television watching, and obesity/weight.
Micronutrient Facts
Information about micronutrients and the International Micronutrient Malnutrition Prevention and Control Program.

Foodborne illness
What you need to know about foodborne illnesses.
Food Labeling and Nutrition
Information about nutrition labels.

Keep Food Safe
Information about safe food handling, cooking, and storage practices that help prevent food poisoning and foodborne illness.
Food Risks
Know whether you’re in a group of people who are more likely to get food poisoning, and make safer choices to reduce your risk for foodborne illness.

Diet and Health Conditions
Get tips to keep diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems under control through healthy eating and healthy living.
Nutrition by Life Stage
Resources on nutrition and health for every stage of life, from infants to older adults.