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.
Started by Nitesh Chauhan
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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 nutrition-related subjects to qualify for employment. -
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. -
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 their work is done with behavioral issues, as well as teach clients about the general nutrition and health properties in food and offer “nutrition supervision”. -
Dietitians can be considered to be nutritionists, but not all nutritionists are dietitians. -
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 -
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 professional organizations.
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