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Registered Dietitians
Demographics as of August 1, 2010*



Number of Registered Dietitians 80,283
Male 2,660
Female 75,612
Not Reported 2,011
American Indian or Alaskan Nativ 278
Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 4,281
Black or African American 2,280
Hispanic or Latino 2,180
Other 938
Prefer not to disclose 1,925
Not Reported 2,142
Two or more indicated 165
White 66,094
*This data is based on self-reported information provided on the ADA/CDR database.
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120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicago, Illinois 60606-6995
Phone: 312-899-0040 Ext. 5500 Toll Free: 800/877-1600 Ext. 5500 Fax: 312-899-4772
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