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Dietitians can complement medical resident training through educating up-and-coming providers about the clinical necessity of nutrition therapy, modeling collaborative care, and reinforcing the value of referrals to nutrition experts.

RDs discuss what has long been considered “the elephant in the room” in dietetics: inadequate compensation and institutional imbalance that threaten long-term viability of the profession. Read more about what some are saying is required to make a change.

Get to know 10 exceptional RDs who embody the spirit of excellence in the dietetics profession in this year’s annual lineup.