1.
Who is a Registered Dietitian?
A registered dietitian is a food and nutrition expert who has
a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human nutrition, food
and nutrition, dietetics, or food management, completed pre-professional
experience of not less than 900 hours, and has passed a national
registration exam. An individual who has met these criteria
uses the credential “RD.” 2. What is
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) - nutritional diagnostic,
therapy, and counseling services for the purpose of disease
management, which are furnished by a registered dietitian
or nutritional professional. MNT is one specific type of nutrition
care among other nutritional services provided by registered
dietitans.
3. What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a calculated number that describes
a person’s weight in relation to height. This number
is determined by dividing weight (in kilograms) by height
(in meters squared). The desirable BMI range is 18.5 to 24.9.
4. Links:
American Dietetic Association
Weight Control Information Network
Health Finder
Society for Nutrition Education
Orlando Plastic Surgery, Dr. Kenrick Spence
Florida Fitness Concepts
(Nutrition & Exercise “Works” does not endorse
the content, products, or services on other web sites.)
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