In Illinois, dietitians must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Licensing requirements include:

• completion of a bachelor's degree program in human nutrition, foods and nutrition, dietetics, food systems management, or nutrition education;
• completion of 900 hours of supervised experience with an approved supervisor; or
• current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR); and
• successful completion of an examination.

Licensure must be renewed every two years and requires 30 hours of continuing education.

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