Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Looking for an easy way to get a serving of veggies in?
Try this:
1. Throw a heaping handful of spinach on a plate.
2. Spray lightly with cooking oil spray (I prefer olive oil spray)
3. Sprinkle with pepper and a dash of balsamic vinegar
4. Microwave for ~20 seconds
You'll be amazed at how that huge pile of spinach shrinks down into a few delicious bites!
1. Throw a heaping handful of spinach on a plate.
2. Spray lightly with cooking oil spray (I prefer olive oil spray)
3. Sprinkle with pepper and a dash of balsamic vinegar
4. Microwave for ~20 seconds
You'll be amazed at how that huge pile of spinach shrinks down into a few delicious bites!
About Me, a Future RD
Hi! My name is Nicole, and I'm currently a Dietetic Intern at California State University, Sacramento. In just 1 month, I'll be eligible to take the exam to become a Registered Dietitian (RD). I'm creating this blog to share with the world my thoughts, advice, and ideas about how to lead a healthy, happy lifestyle.
What's a Registered Dietitian?
Glad you asked! A Registered Dietitian is an expert in nutrition. Anyone can claim to be a "nutritionist," but only a Registered Dietitian has had the proper training to be trusted to provide accurate, scientific evidenced-based nutrition information. RDs help translate the science behind nutrition into practical uses in everyday life (ie. FOOD!) My personal professional motto is:
"Bringing the science and the joys of nutrition to life."
I like it because it has a double meaning. Bringing nutrition to life as in brining nutrition INTO people's lives, and also brining nutrition to life as in making it fun and exciting!
The training required to be a RD is:
1. Minimum of a Baccalaureate degree granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college/university or foreign equivalent.
2. Completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics. This accreditation program ensures all students receive the required education to be a successful dietitian. This includes classes in Clinical Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Foodservice Management, Public Speaking, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry and more.
3. An internship with a minimum of 900 hours of supervised practice. Interns must fulfill all required competencies required of an entry-level dietitian.
4. Complete a RD Certification Exam
5. Complete continuing education requirements throughout your career lifetime
6. Abide by the RD Code of Ethics
Whew! It's a long haul, but worth it to be a Nutrition Expert!
What's a Registered Dietitian?
Glad you asked! A Registered Dietitian is an expert in nutrition. Anyone can claim to be a "nutritionist," but only a Registered Dietitian has had the proper training to be trusted to provide accurate, scientific evidenced-based nutrition information. RDs help translate the science behind nutrition into practical uses in everyday life (ie. FOOD!) My personal professional motto is:
"Bringing the science and the joys of nutrition to life."
I like it because it has a double meaning. Bringing nutrition to life as in brining nutrition INTO people's lives, and also brining nutrition to life as in making it fun and exciting!
The training required to be a RD is:
1. Minimum of a Baccalaureate degree granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college/university or foreign equivalent.
2. Completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education (CADE) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics. This accreditation program ensures all students receive the required education to be a successful dietitian. This includes classes in Clinical Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Foodservice Management, Public Speaking, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry and more.
3. An internship with a minimum of 900 hours of supervised practice. Interns must fulfill all required competencies required of an entry-level dietitian.
4. Complete a RD Certification Exam
5. Complete continuing education requirements throughout your career lifetime
6. Abide by the RD Code of Ethics
Whew! It's a long haul, but worth it to be a Nutrition Expert!
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