As of Feb 2023, no information regarding the conversion of overseas dietitian qualifications in China can be found.

As per the website of  Chinese Registered Dietitians, the qualification process to becoming an accredited registered dietitian in China include:

1. Complete a minimum of a bachelor degree in nutrition or nutrition related majors recognised by the Chinese Registered Dietitians, 

and; 

2. Complete a series of required courses for Registered Dietitians (see Appendix 2) and acquire corresponding credits, 

and; 

3. Work in nutrition and nutrition related fields or complete the dietetic internship for at least 1 year, 

and; 

4. Ability to work independently,

and;

5. Pass the registration exam.

As of Feb 2023, no information regarding the conversion of overseas nutritionist qualifications, and regulatory bodies on nutritionists in China could be found.

Chinese Nutrition Society

Both nutritionists and dietitians are welcome to join; There is no need to join to be accredited.

Eligibility

• Ordinary Member:

You are eligible to joining the association as if you: 

1) Fulfil the requirement list in Step 1, and;

2) Have the referrals from two members from the China Nutrition Society, and;

3) Pay the membership fee.

Benefits

• CNS membership provides:

1) Priority to access job vacancies in Chinese Nutrition Society. 

2) Priority to enter the review committee. 

3) Enrolment for Registered Dietitian Examination in China Registered Dietitian. 

Last date guideline was reviewed/updated: 

• 26/04/2022

Date accessed:

• 02/2023

Language: 

• Infographic available in Chinese and English

Key evidence that influence the food recommendation:

• Scientific evidence

• Experts’ opinions 

Are there modified versions for certain major cultural groups?

• None identified

Guiding Principles:

• Eat a wide variety of foods.

• Balance intake and physical activity, maintain a healthy weight.

• Eat more vegetables, dairy, wholegrain and soybean.

• Eat a reasonable amount of fish, poultry, egg and lean meat. 

• Reduce salt and oil, and limit sugar and alcohol.

• Eat regularly, drink plenty of water.

• Learn to cook and shop, and be able to read the label.

• Share meals with serving utensils, avoid food waste.

The following information can also be found in the dietary guidelines::

• Alcohol consumption

• Free sugar and salt consumption

• Saturated fat consumption

• Processed foods

• Fibre consumption

• Physical activity

• BMI/weight recommendations/range

• Food safety

• No serve size or serving recommendations are provided, a recommended weight in grams/day was provided instead.

• Encouraged to eat more than 12 kinds of food on average every day, and more than 25 kinds of food every week, with a reasonable mix.

• “Cereals, tubers and legumes” food group: 200-300g

  • Cereals and legumes 50-150g

  • Tubers 50-100g

• “Vegetables” food group: more than 300g

  • Dark-green vegetables should comprise half proportion of daily intake

• “Fruits” food group: 200-350g

  • Fruit juice is not included

• “Animal-based ” food group: 120-200g

  • Consume 300-500g fish/ week; or consume fish twice/week, egg 300-350g/ week, meat/poultry 300-500g/ week 

• “Dairy and alternatives” food group: 300-500g

  • Eat a variety of dairy products, with an intake equivalent to more than 300ml of liquid milk per day.

• “Soybeans and nuts” food group: 25-35g

• “Salt and oil” food group:

  • Salt < 5g

  • Cooking oil 25-30g

Modified Versions for Subpopulation Groups at Different Ages or Life Stages

• Dietary Guidelines for Women Trying to Conceive and During Pregnancy

• Core recommendations of Dietary Guidelines for the Elderly in China

• China Infant and Young Child Feeding Guidelines

• Chinese Dietary Guidelines for School-aged Children

Other Resources

• Food-based dietary guidelines - China

• Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents

• Chinese Nutrition Society