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Code of Ethics for Registered Dietitians and Dietitians

Established April 27, 2002
1.	Members of the Japan Dietetic Association are aware of the mission and duty as registered dietitians and dietitians, and of the standard of performance that is expected.

2.	Registered dietitians and dietitians will not discriminate by nationality, race, religion, belief, principle, lineage, social status, age or sex.

3.	Registered dietitians and dietitians will provide public health, medical treatment, and welfare based on their accumulated knowledge, technique, and experience.

4.	Registered dietitians and dietitians will always strive for the most appropriate training and work experience in order to meet the expectations and justify the trust of society.

5.	Registered dietitians and dietitians will constantly improve their knowledge and technique by keeping up to date with the newest information, and will not divulge details of personal information collected in the course of their work.

6.	Any breach of this code by a member will be subject to judgement by the ethics committee of the Japan Dietetic Association and subsequent expulsion from the membership according to the 8th article of the articles of association.


Additional rule
	The executive board of the Japan Dietetic Association can only promulgate any change to this code of ethics.