Dietitians are true heroes of the health world. But what if clinical, food service or long-term nutrition jobs aren’t for you – are there unconventional jobs for dietitians out there that could satisfy your career curiosity? You bet there are!  If you are ready to do work that truly lights you up while helping others, …

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There has been a lot of spirited discussions lately – and even controversy – about food logs for nutrition counseling. Do they stir up a reaction in you, either in favor of, or strongly against? Some dietitians are adamant that food logs are an essential tool in nutrition counseling, while others say that they have …

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Are you down to the wire on your five-year renewal cycle and frantically googling “free CEUs for dietitians”?  Calling all savvy dietitians ready to get more bang for your continuing education buck: this is your ultimate round-up of free CEUs for dietitians to collect those required hours, fast! Gain the knowledge you need to stay …

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As a business owner, the best apps for dietitians help you to keep your business running smoothly, keep track of tasks and know what your expenses are. You can also leverage apps to guide the nutrition recommendations for your clients and for them to use to keep track of health metrics such as calories, blood …

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What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about precepting a dietetic intern? Let’s be honest, as busy business owners, it is easy to focus on the stress of figuring out a new process and the fear of delegating, but having an intern is an opportunity to grow a mutually beneficial relationship …

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Your clients want to eat better and be healthier, but what are the specific steps that they can take to be successful? Goal-setting worksheets are powerful tools to keep your clients on track, accountable and making progress with less overwhelm. As a registered dietitian in private practice, effective goal-setting worksheets can make your client meetings …

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Fifteen wellness challenge ideas curated to engage and delight your fellow employees. For dietitian business owners looking to contract with local businesses and HR professionals wanting to engage their staff, look no further! If you’re ready to stop, drop and shop, check out the RD2RD trove of Wellness and Corporate resources, right here. Keep reading …

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You might not give much thought to HIPAA when you’re the patient in a medical office, signing document after document after document. But if you’re a nutrition business owner, or about to launch your private practice (go you!), you have to learn the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (aka HIPAA) basics to protect your …

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