Meet Crystal
Hola! My name is Crystal Orozco, I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Pump Trainer, salsa instructor, and owner of Vida Nutrition Consulting. I was born and raised in Cloverdale, California. I am a first-generation student and a proud daughter of immigrant parents from Mexico. I am passionate about serving the Latino community and creating healthier communities together! Vida Nutrition Consulting offers bilingual employee wellness, nutrition, and media services. Services include: employee wellness programs, nutrition workshops, media & brand sponsorships, public speaking engagements, and wellness health fairs.
I hope to be a leader in the field of dietetics to inspire other Latino/a Registered Dietitians. You can follow me on Instagram @vidanutritionconsulting xoxo Crystal
What are RDNs?
Crystal is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is different from a “Nutritionist” or “Health Coach,” which are loose terms without any formal guidelines or regulations. Anyone can call themself a “Nutritionist” or “Health Coach,” even without any formal training, education, license, or certification.
On the other hand, the designation of “Registered Dietitian Nutritionist” is tightly regulated. RDNs are professionals with extensive education and training in the science of nutrition. To become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and obtain the designation “RDN,” the practitioner must complete a formal education and training program outlined below:
- Complete an accredited 4-year Bachelor’s of Science degree in Dietetics (including coursework in medical nutrition therapy, food service management, microbiology, physiology, chemistry, anatomy, sociology, psychology, business, and communications)
- Complete 1200 hours of supervised, hands-on practice
- Pass a national, comprehensive examination
- Complete continuing professional education requirements to maintain registration
Individuals should choose nutrition professionals wisely. The RDN credential provides you with a level of confidence that the provider has the knowledge and expertise to provide safe and evidence-based nutrition recommendations. RDN’s can help individuals identify and achieve nutrition goals through personalized nutrition plans, nutrition education, and ongoing support.