The CDR is responsible for credentialing registered dietitians (RD) and dietetic technicians (DTR) through examinations
The CDR examination assesses knowledge in areas related to nutrition science and clinical nutrition among other domains.
Candidates must have completed specific academic requirements in accredited programs in dietetics or nutrition to be eligible for the CDR examination.
Management and foodservice systems are important domains covered in the CDR nutrition examination.
The CDR examination is typically computer-based and consists of multiple-choice questions.
Nutrition science domain covers areas such as biochemistry, physiology, and metabolism.
Clinical nutrition knowledge includes disease-specific nutrition interventions and medical nutrition therapy.
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The passing score is determined based on the difficulty of the examination and is subject to periodic review by the CDR.
Candidates are allowed to retake the examination a limited number of times within a specific timeframe if they do not pass
Becoming registered through the CDR examination demonstrates expertise and competency in dietetics, enhancing career opportunities and credibility.
The CDR nutrition examination is designed to credential individuals seeking to become registered dietitians (RD) or dietetic technicians, registered (DTR) in the field of dietetics.
