Opting In and Out: A Qualitative Study Exploring Career Break Experiences of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists

Since 2002, an average of 17.5% of registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) have reported being out of the paid dietetics workforce and about half of those report intention to return. With the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ’ focus on expanding workforce demand and capacity, understanding why and how dietitians opt in and out of the dietetics workforce may provide insights into how to potentially reduce the number of career breaks and/or expedite and enhance the reentry process.

Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association - September 7, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Emily Vaterlaus Patten, J. Mitchell Vaterlaus, Carolyn Anderson, Roya Borden Source Type: research