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CERTIFICATIONS

Ashley Smith is a registered dietitian and has been an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics since 2005. As a registered dietitian nutritionist and member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Ashley Smith is bound by a code of ethics. Valuing her professional reputation, she strives to be transparent in my work. She also participates in the organization RDs4Disclosure.org.

RDS4DISCLOSURE

By adopting the RDs4Disclosure Guiding Principles, Ashley Smith commits to make public her commitment to providing patients, clients and consumers the information they need, want and deserve to determine the clear intent of my communications.

CODE OF ETHICS

As a registered dietitian, Ashley Smith is bound by a Code of Ethics to refrain from the practice of providing false or misleading information to patients, clients and consumers. The fundamental principles of the Code of Ethics are dietetics practitioners conduct themselves with honesty, integrity and fairness. Dietetics practitioners are also to support and promote high standards of professional practice (for the benefit of clients, the public, and the profession) by reporting perceived violations of the Code of Ethics. Failure to disclose real or perceived conflicts of interest is a direct violation of this code. As registered dietitians increase their online and traditional media presence, the need for open and honest disclosure has become crucial to preserving the integrity of our profession and interests of consumers, as well as adhering to requirements of the Federal Trade Commission.