How can I add a link to this website?
Visitors my apply to join RDLink.com as members. Membership has three categories. General Members and Registered dieititans and Subscribers.  Registered Dietitian members may suggest link listings  and nutrition news articles at the site which must then be approved by the webmaster.

How do I register at the site?
Fill out the registration form.  If you are a registered dietitian it helps if you include your registration number.  Your registration will be reviewed by the webmaster.  The review usually take 24 to 72 hours to complete.  You will then recieve an email that lets you know you have been approved. 

How do I add a link to the site?
Once you are approved as a dietitian member you can go to the category of your choice and click on the suggest link text in the right hand side.  Fill out the form for your link and submit this.  There will be another waiting period for the webmaster to review your submission.  Your submission may also be edited for content to conform with the rest of the site.  Your zip code information and state and city information may be added to help with search functions on the site. 

Why am I not able to log in?
You will not be able to log in until your membership is approved by the webmaster.  Your registration status and your personal informaiton will be reviewed to ensure the integrity and safety of the site. 

I submitted a second email address and it has been denied?  Why?
RDlink.com currently can only accomidate one email address per user.  This may be something that can be added in the future, however a second email address will not work with the current system.  Your first email address will be used.  You can change this is the system at any time. 

What is the purpose of this website?
This web page is for informational purposes only which is designed to promote the dietitian as the nutrition expert.  Information found in this site is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a health professional. It is recommended that you establish a relationship with a competent health care provider and consult with that person before making any diagnostic, treatment, or other health care decisions. 

Membership Categories and Priveledges: 
Registered dietitians Members Privileges:   RD's can suggest a link which is then approved by the webmaster.  Registered Dietitians join RDLink.com.  After RD status has been confirmed the membership is approved.  The dietitian can then suggest a link.  Suggest a link by going to the category of choice and clicking on the suggest link words in the action box on the right.  Place the link suggestion information in the form.  The webmaster will review this information, edit and approve the link.  RDs can also submit articles and participate in the forum.  You can also keep a favorite list of your favorite links on the site. 

General Members Priviledges:  Members can recieve information and news from the site.  There is a favorites list where you can build your own list of favorite links at RDLink.com.  Suggest links using the contact form... These will be reviewed by the webmaster for inclusion in the nutrition links section or dietitian directory.  There is a waiting period for your suggestions to be reviewed.

Subscribers:  This is a group of folks who do not want to be members but who want to recieve news and information from the site. 

What is your linking policy?
Linking policy: This site only links to resources that are scientific, evidence based resources. Anyone who is a registered dietitian will receive one free link on the page of his or her choice. Other links may be added by the barter system or through paid advertising or affiliate links. Please contact this webmaster if a link is found to be contrary to this policy.

How are registered dietitian credentials checked?
Registered Dietitians "R.D.'s" featured on this site are reviewed twice per year. If you have knowledge of a person or persons claiming to be a registered dietitian without credentials please contact the webmaster at the address below or contact the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials: misuse officer. The Commission on Dietetic Registration web page may be found at: http://www.CDRnet.org

Is this site affiliated with ADA or CDR? 
This website has no direct affiliation with the Commission on Dietetics Registration or the American Dietetic Association or their websites. The webmaster reviews the information found here, but can not guarantee it's accuracy. Please do not consider the inclusion of a link on this site to be an endorsement of it's contents or an indication of affiliation unless specifically expressed.

Who designs this site?
This site is designed and maintained by Cynthia York-Camden at  SI Nutrition & Wellness.  Send questions at Contact page.

Is this site affiliated with any other websites?
This site may contain affiliate links to Barnes and Noble, Dietwatch.com, Keen.com, personal touch HealthCare apparel, linkshare.com, readers digest and Quinstreet.com and others. Cynthia has been a an Ecounselor at Dietwatch.com in the past and Keen.com may receive financial reimbursement from clients requesting services at these sites.  Affiliate or Sponsored links are clearly marked on the site.  Advertising and Affiliate links are generally found in the lefthand column or accross the bottom of the page.  Affiliate links can also be found in the links Directory.  This links will clearly be marked as an Affiliate link eg. "Skelly Publishing Affiliate Link".  Our editorial content is free of any commercial influence. Please let the webmaster know if you feel that advertising and affiliate links are not marked in a clear and honest way.   

Do your receive any funds from other sources?
At the present time this site recieves funding from outside sources in the form of advertising and affiliate links and is written and maintained as time permits. RDLink.com seeks to receive sponsorship from appropriate sources which represent and support the purpose and mission of the site - which is to promote scientific, evidenced-based nutrition education and the registered dietitian as the nutrition expert.  Contact the webmaster for information about advertising. 

What is your Privacy policy?
Privacy policy: This site does not share any type of information provided here and maintains the privacy of visitors at all costs. No information is collected from visitors without express permision. Visit the Privacy and Disclaim page.