IOM Report on Nutrition in Health Care of Elderly

[Wynn W. Gillan]

What are the degree requirements for CDN's in NY?

In my humble opinion, often times "nutritionists" are "certified" without
being qualified.

Wynn Gillan, DrPH


>Dear Colleagues,

>

>While I am very pleased that we may finally be close to getting coverage for

>Medical Nutrition Therapy for medicare clients, I am disturbed that the pool

>or providers is being limited to RDs. Many states now have a liscense for

>nutritionists -- here in NY we are Certified Dietian-Nutritionists (CDN) and

>it seems to me that anyone with a state liscense should be equally qualified

>to provide this counseling. If you agree, I suggest you contact your

>representatives in Washington and let them know before this bill is signed.

>

>It is easy to reach your congressman and senators online:  <A

>HREF="http://www.house.gov/writerep/">write your rep</A>

>(http://www.house.gov/writerep/) and for your senator,  http://www.senate.gov

>

>It just takes a few minutes and I urge you to give your input before any

>action takes place.

>

>Happy Y2K to all.<A HREF="http://www.senate.gov/~moynihan/">

></A>Nikki Goldbeck, CDN



Wynn W. Gillan, DrPH, CHES
Department of Kinesiology & Health Studies
Southeastern Louisiana University
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