Nutrionist vs dietitian

People often don't know the difference between the two and use them interchangeably. Lets discuss on the same and scope of each of them.

309 Views|Posted 2015-09-15 14:49:03
Started by Nitesh Chauhan
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Paras Singh
2015-09-15 16:08:14
Hey everyone , Registered dietitians are required to complete a formal education program that results in at least a baccalaureate degree while some nutritionists may not need any educational background to practice in their state, they will likely need to complete some formal coursework in nutritio

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Sudhanshu Singh
2015-09-15 15:57:17
HI, I think there is a very thin line of difference between the two and its perfectly fine to use the terms interchangeably as both the people specializes in food and nutrition.

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Prachi Sharma
2015-09-15 15:44:43
Hi Everyone, Difference between Nutritionist (one who is not also working as a doctor) and dietitian, is that a dietitian can help to diagnose eating disorders or help plan meals for the managing of symptoms of health problems. While nutritionists can certainly offer support in these areas, most of

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Rahul Tewari
2015-09-15 15:35:12
Dietitians can be considered to be nutritionists, but not all nutritionists are dietitians.

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Nidhi Jain
2015-09-15 15:30:24
Hi All, According to me dietitian is responsible for making diet plan so that a person can stay fit and the role of nutritionist comes when you are actually suffering from any deficiency in the body

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Shikha Katarmal
2015-09-15 15:11:24
Hi, A dietitian is a qualified health professional who helps promote good health through proper nutritional habits while a Nutritionist is someone who works with food and nutritional science, aiming to prevent diseases related to nutrient deficiencies. Nutritionists are often certified by professi

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