Resource Links

National Commission for Certifying Agencies
CDR's certification programs are fully accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the accrediting arm of the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA) based in Washington, D.C.

Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation
CDR maintains membership in and annually sends representatives to attend the Council on Licensure Enforcement and Regulation meetings to interact with others boards and keep updated on certification and regulatory issues.

American Dietetic Association
CDR is the credentialing agency of the American Dietetic Association. Its mission is to be the advocate of the dietetics profession, serving the public through the promotion of optimal nutrition, health, and wellbeing.

Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE)
For listings of accredited/approved dietetics education programs.

Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics
ADA and CDR's jointly developed code of ethics for ADA members and credentialed dietetics professionals.

Nationwide Nutrition Network: An RD Referral System
A national referral service that links consumers, physicians, food manufacturers, distributors, or restaurant owners or managers with registered dietitians.

Publications in Food and Nutrition
ADA's online catalog is the source for food and nutrition publications for both professionals and consumers.

Standards of Professional Practice for Dietetics Professionals
Minimum expectations of dietetics professionals providing nutrition services to the public.