Knowing Who To Trust In Dietitian Nutritional Counseling

By Kathleen Cox


Nutritionist have received a bad reputation for being scammers because of their title. But anyone can become a nutritionist who gives out advice to people about healthy eating habits and food tips. However seeking the aid of a dietitian is a safer and better option.

However a nutritionist is not a dietitian, and those two words can never be interchanged. But a nutritionist is considered a dietitian however this is a title that anyone can take even without the proper training. However seeking dietitian nutritional counseling is never a difficult process so long as you know the differences.

Primary health care workers often send their patients to see another to evaluate the current state of their diet. And to improve it for their health condition, some conditions include patients who are overweight facing problems with the heart. Seeing one will help patient understand the food they are eating and pinpoint bad habits in eating.

Managing a disease is often the case. Diseases on the heart, patients with high blood pressure and cholesterol need to see someone about this. But there is a huge difference between the two.

Knowing what kind of health care professional to choose from is important. The difference between the two is the title. A nutritionist is not a legal profession however they are widely employed by government agencies to provide general information to a wider audience. But most government bodies prefer hiring an accredited and registered nutritionist.

However a nutritionist simply provides general information and knowledge about food to the masses. This profession is not regulated by any special body, but there are some who work as volunteers if they have the appropriate qualifications such as a certificate from an accredited body. Those who are registered volunteers are able to call themselves registered nutritionist and are much preferred in terms of employment than one who is not.

Dietitians are special people who help individuals reach a better understanding and acceptance of their health through nutrition. They help patients treat medical conditions, prevent and restore balance to a patient health, and promote the over all well being of the patient. A board of regulators helps filter out the best from the bad. They serve as evaluators of practitioners in nutrition and diet.

They are able to teach in universities and colleges. Give pep talks and lectures to other professionals and in the public. Sometimes they provide a research based opinion for the media. They work with patients from all kinds of background, race, and ages providing advises for healthy eating and conducting researchers to benefit human kind.

Becoming a dietitian requires the completion of a four year degree. Courses such as bachelor of science honors in dietetics or bachelor of science in biological science and any relevant degree then a post graduate diploma. Before one is allowed to practice it is necessary to pass the standards of a regulatory board.




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