Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDs or RDNs) are health professionals qualified to provide safe, evidence-based dietary advice which includes a review of what is eaten, a thorough review of nutritional health, and a personalized nutritional treatment plan. They also provide preventive and therapeutic programs at work places, schools and similar institutions. Certified Clinical Nutritionists or CCNs, are trained health professionals who also offer dietary advice on the role of nutrition in chronic disease, including possible prevention or remediation by addressing nutritional deficiencies before resorting to drugs. Government regulation especially in terms of licensing, is currently less universal for the CCN than that of RD or RDN. Another advanced Nutrition Professional is a Certified Nutrition Specialist or CNS. These Board Certified Nutritionists typically specialize in obesity and chronic disease. In order to become board certified, potential CNS candidate must pass an examination, much like Registered Dieticians. This exam covers specific domains within the health sphere including; Clinical Intervention and Human Health. COUNT 4
QSN1 What does RDN stand for? ANS1 Registered dietitian nutritionists QSN2 Who offers dietary advice on the role of nutrition in chronic diseases? ANS2 Certified Clinical Nutritionists QSN3 For which health professional is Governmental regulation more universal? ANS3 RDN QSN4 Who typically specializes in obesity and chronic disease? ANS4 Certified Nutrition Specialist