What does RD stand for?
Registered dietitian nutritionists
What do they provide?
safe, evidence-based dietary advice
Do they work in a hospital only?
No
Where else?
work places, schools and similar institutions.
What nutritionists are board certified?
Certified Nutrition Specialist
How do they get the certification?
pass an examination
anything else?
No
What do they specialize in?
obesity and chronic disease
what does the exam cover?
specific domains within the health sphere
what does ccn stand for?
Certified Clinical Nutritionists
how do they differ from rds?
Government regulation  is currently less universal for the CCN
What would an RD do a thourough review of?
nutritional health
And would they personalize anything?
Yes
What?
nutritional treatment plan
Do they teach preventive advice also?
Yes
Where would they teach that?
work places, schools and similar institutions.
How about therapeautic programs?
Yes
What does the "N" stand for in RDN?
nutritionists
Are they considered professionals?
Yes
Are CNS's certified?
Yes