Q: What is a Registered Dietitian?

A: A Registered Dietitian (RD) is a nutrition professional.  The RD credential indicates the practitioner has completed an accredited 4-year educational program, 1000 hours of of supervised practice, and passed a national board exam.  RD's use only scientifically based research methods for disease control and prevention, change of body composition and improvement of athletic performance.  Be sure when searching for a nutrition professional to work with that they have the RD credential.

Q: How will I benefit from working with a Registered Dietitian?

A: A Registered Dietitian will provide one-on-one nutrition counseling to develop an individual plan solely focused on enabling you to reach your performance  goal(s). You can accomplish this by building on your current strengths and modifying any weaknesses in your current eating habits and food choices. A large percent of whether you’ll reach your final goal depends on your nutritional intake.

Q: What can I expect in a nutrition session?

A: Each session is designed for the individual’s needs. The session can range from basic nutrition education to application of individual calorie, hydration, and electrolyte needs. An assessment of current eating habits, lifestyle choices, and your fitness goals will always occur initially to be certain your nutritional plan coincides. Recommendations are then made to implement the plan in order to reach the performance goal(s).
Follow-up sessions are designed to confirm your progression and make any necessary improvements to your current plan. As you get closer to your goal or your in-season status changes, your method of attainment will be altered.

Q: What does CSSD mean?

A: This credential stands for Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics. It was designed for Registered Dietitians who specialize in sports dietetics practice.  The CSSD credential is the premier sports nutrition professional credential in the U.S.  To learn more, please visit the SCAN website.