Searching for the perfect way to say thank you to the Dietitian in your life? We’ve created the ultimate list of thank you gifts for your Dietetic Mentor!

As the school year comes to an end and the reality of your Dietetic Internship match sets in, you may be wondering, how can I express my gratitude to the Dietitian who helped me succeed? It can be intimidating trying to think of the BEST way to thank the Dietitian who inspired you and helped shape you into an #RD2BE. Do I need to buy a gift? How much should I spend on it? Is it too much or too little? Will they like it? These questions may be racing through your head. But, the key to having the perfect thank you is to be thoughtful.

You should genuinely express how grateful you are. Don’t be afraid to get creative! Have fun with it!

Starting with the note, you can make a homemade card or purchase a food-related card. Write from the heart, be honest and authentic! Try to describe the impactful experiences you shared with them! Get personal, your mentor knows YOU, and you know THEM. Remember, this Dietitian helped your dreams come true!

Click here to learn how to write the PERFECT thank you note!

Try to match the card to the Dietitian’s personality or likes! 

• Do they love Bananas? 

• Are they a sushi fanatic?

• Is brunch their favorite meal?

For additional fun foodie cards check out these sites!

• Eat Healthy Designs – a foodie inspired company started by an RD!
• Etsy

The next component of the perfect thank you for your Dietetic Mentor includes the actual gift!

First and foremost, you are NOT obligated to give a gift to your mentor. We know the expenses ADD up quite a bit for #RD2BE’s. A thoughtful thank-you note is MORE than enough; your mentor will be more than happy with a card. However, if you do wish to go the extra mile and purchase a gift, we’ve got you covered!

• Mugs are a great choice; we all know RD’s and #RD2BE’s run on caffeine.

• A thank you for your thyme plant is a clever and thoughtful gift.

• For the plant lover with a killer sense of humor purchase a succulent and write thank you for not succulenting the life out of me or life would suc without you.

• Are they in need of a custom name sign with their favorite veggie?

• Do they need new wall decor that expresses how great they are?

• A sign to hang above their door, so everyone else in the office knows this is the Dietitians, not Dieticians office.
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• You cannot go wrong with the food; we all love snacks and sweets! If you want to test out those food science skills, make something homemade. If the Betty Crocker life isn’t for you, don’t be afraid to grab some cookies off the shelf. We’ve all passed off Tollhouse cookies as our “own” before!
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For additional ideas, check out our amazon store!

Overall, the possibilities are endless for gift giving! Remember to be thoughtful and express your gratitude! No matter what you give your mentor, they will be happy to have been a part of your success. You’ve got this!

PS. If you are studying for the RD exam check out the Exam Toolkit here!