Is dietitian a paramedical course?

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    Humera Akhtar | Contributor-Level 10

    7 years ago
    It can be interrelated. Paramedical courses are usually related to the allied healthcare sector. These courses are just as useful and job oriented as the courses directly related to the field of healthcare (nursing, medicine and pharmacy).
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    NAGA SAI NITHIN CHALAGALLA

    a year ago
    Yes, Dietetics is considered a paramedical course. It is a branch of healthcare that focuses on the study of nutrition and its effects on the human body. A qualified dietitian is trained to provide medical nutrition therapy and dietary advice to patients with medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, and obesity. They work closely with other healthcare professionals to develop dietary plans that meet the specific needs of patients, taking into account their medical history, lifestyle, and cultural background.
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    ABHISHEK K If you do not go to the end, why to start? | Scholar-Level 17

    5 years ago
    Yes, nutrition is a paramedical course. In simple terms, a nutritionist is a person who advises on matters of food and nutrition impacts on health. Based on the person's qualification, he/she may work as nutrition scientist, public health nutritionist, dietician nutritionist, clinical nutritionist or sports nutritionist. In India, Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) is the authoritative body that takes care of licensing and membership of practicing dieticians. Dietetics is the science of diet and its effects on human health. This field focuses on the scientific understanding of nutrition and its practical application in the field of heal
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