Whats an RD Anyway?

Danielle Vivarttas-Ahrnsbrak
& Savanna Sussman
KMCWC Clinical Nutrition Interns
Spring 2014

RD: Registered
Dietitian

Food and nutrition

expert

Met academic &

professional
requirements with the
Academy of Nutrition &
Dietetics (AND)

What is an RD?
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1.

Graduate in
accredited Dietetic
Program

2.

Internship

3.

RD Certification
Exam

4.

Continuing
Education Credits &
Certifications

How Do They Do It?

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RDs play a role in :

Clinical Care

Community
Nutrition

Food Service
Management

Nutrition Counseling

What Do They Do?

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Educated

advice

Personalized

diet plans
for weight loss
Integral

part of medical

team
Experts

in food allergies,
sensitivities &
intolerances

What Can RDs Do For You?

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Pediatric Nutrition
(CSP)
Must have 2 years
experience as an RD &
2,000 hours of
experience within
pediatrics.

Must pass certification

exam every 5 years

Only 6 CSPs in HI3

work in the KMCWC
Clinical Nutrition
Department

Specializations at KMCWC
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Becky Izawa, RD, CSP

Sayuri Asano, RD, CSP

Who are the RDs at KMCWC?

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Lauren Yasui, RD, CSP

Alison Bright, RD

Who are the RDs at KMCWC?

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Taste testing of the

Registered
Dietitians Healthy
Recommendations

Mediterranean Veggie Wrap

KMCWC Dining Hall

Wed. Mar. 12th
11 AM-2 PM
Twisted Turkey Wrap

Please Help Us Celebrate National

RD Day!
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Contacting Us:
KMCWC Clinical
Nutrition
Department
(808)-983-8224

Need Resources/ Additional Info?

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