Colorado Nutritionist Certification and Licensing

Colorado is consistently among the top states in the country when it comes to the nutrition, diet and health of its residents. Obesity is low, exercise is high and healthy food is served everywhere. This, however, is not just coincidence. Colorado also has one of the highest numbers of nutrition professionals in relation to its residents, providing guidance for a healthy lifestyle to those living in the state.

Demand for nutritionists and registered dietitians will continue to grow over the coming decade. For those that wish to begin a career in one of the great number of nutrition fields, there are a few resources provided by nutrition agencies that may help. The Colorado Department of Public Health (www.cdphe.state.co.us) and the Colorado Dietetic Association (www.eatrightcolorado.org) are important resources to find out what requirements may be necessary in any chosen field. Referring to these agencies will assist applicants in their decision of which education program is best of them.

Certification to practice dietetics as a Registered Dietitian is required by both the state of Colorado and the Colorado Dietetic Association, as well as by the national Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the licensing body of the ADA. Certification as a registered dietitian (RD) or dietetic technician, registered (DTR) by the CDR and the Colorado Dietetic Association require the following:

1. An acceptable four-year degree or higher focused on nutrition science, dietetics or closely related field
2. Completion of the CDR's registration examination for dietitians
3. Registration with the Colorado State Dietetic Association and Colorado Department of Public Health

More information on certification can be found here on Nutritionist-World.com.