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What does a dietitian do?

You know their jobs have something to do with food and eating habits, but here’s exactly how an R.D. can help you get healthier.

By Liz Krieger|Medically reviewed by Michelle Cardel, Ph.D., M.S., R.D. and Christie Sauer, M.S., RDN

Last updated March 20, 2025

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