"The great thing about being a RD is that there is a place for all personalities. I work in academia, where I conduct research and teach,which requires a very different skill set than the RD who works with the Texans football team or the RD who works in the Critical-care unit of the hospital managing tube feedings and IV nutrition supplementation. Most RDs however, have a passion for learning, for health,
and passing on complicated information to the average individual." Ledoux said.

The career outlook for dietitians is good. The obesity epidemic, increasing rates of chronic illnesses and increased know/edge of how lifestyle influences health status, mean RDs are in high demand, Ledoux said.