Which membership type is for students enrolled in ACEND accredited programs or returning to school full-time?

• A. Active, accredited dietitians
• B. Student, enrolled in ACEND accredited programs or returning to school full-time
• C. International Student, enrolled outside the US in a dietetics/nutrition program not ACEND accredited
• D. Retired, no longer practicing or at least 62 years old

Answer: (B)

Being in a student status within a professional nutrition organization is about your current role as someone learning or continuing to study, not yet practicing. The category described here is specifically for individuals who are enrolled in ACEND-accredited programs or returning to school full-time, which is exactly the situation of a student in a dietetics or nutrition program. This designation recognizes that you’re in training and provides access to student-focused resources and benefits while you complete your education. The other options refer to different statuses: actively practicing dietitians, international students in non-ACEND programs, or retirees/not practicing, none of which describe someone who is in an ACEND-accredited program or back in school full-time.