Report Title
Exploring the Adoption, Perceptions, and Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence Among Registered Dietitians in the United States
Collective Title
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Research Reports 2025
Abstract
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare, yet its integration into nutrition and dietetics remains underexplored. This study investigates the adoption, perceptions, and opportunities related to AI technologies among Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) in the United States. Our survey was opened in April 2025 and is still ongoing, having gathered responses from over 70 RDNs. Findings reveal that while 58% of RDNs report some familiarity with AI, only 13% consider themselves very or extremely familiar. Attitudes toward AI are generally positive, with 56% viewing AI’s impact on dietetics as positive and 70% believing it could at least moderately improve patient outcomes. Weak positive correlations were observed between AI familiarity/perception and, education level, age, and years of practice. Major barriers included lack of validated AI tools, limited access and skills, and regulatory uncertainty. Despite these challenges, interest in AI remains high, highlighting opportunities to enhance adoption through targeted education, ethical frameworks, and the development of dietetics-specific tools. These insights underscore the need for strategic efforts to support AI integration in nutrition care, enabling RDNs to harness its potential for improved patient outcomes.
LLU Discipline
Nutrition and Dietetics
Department
Nutrition and Dietetics
School
School of Allied Health Professions
First Advisor
Edward Bitok
Second Advisor
Liang Ji
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Degree Level
M.S.
Year Degree Awarded
2025
Date (Title Page)
2025
Language
English
Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings
Artificial intelligence -- Medical applications; Dietitians -- Attitudes; Nutrition -- Technological innovations
Type
Research Report
Digital Format
Digital Publisher
Loma Linda University Libraries
Copyright
Author
Usage Rights
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Recommended Citation
Liu, Hong; Tadros, Mariana; Bitok, Edward; and Ji, Liang, "Exploring the Adoption, Perceptions, and Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence Among Registered Dietitians in the United States" (2025). Loma Linda University Research Reports. 43.
https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/rr/43
Collection
Loma Linda University Research Reports
Collection Website
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Repository
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