Is a dietitian and nutritionist the same thing?

The main difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist is that a dietitian has undertaken complex and extensive studies under supervision involving clinical nutrition, human nutrition, food service management and medical nutrition therapy.1
As a result of their substantial studies, a dietitian is considered a dietitian and a nutritionist, however a nutritionist without a degree in dietetics cannot practice as a dietitian.1

Does a dietitian only help with weight loss?

No, a dietitian is trained in many areas of human nutrition and assists people in understanding the relationship between diet and disease. A dietitian can provide you advice on a wide range of topics including but not limited to:

• Diabetes- type 1, type 2 and gestational
  

• Heart health such as high cholesterol
  
• Gastrointestinal health such as IBS, celiac disease, crohns disease, ulcerative colitis, diarrhoea, constipation
• Osteoporosis
• Antenatal and postnatal
• Under-nutrition
• Cancer
• Healthy eating
• Fussy eating
• Food allergies and intolerances

Do dietitians put people on ‘Diets’?

No, a dietitian helps you to implement healthy lifestyle choices and works with you to ensure their recommendations fit in with your likes/dislikes and more importantly your life!! 

Is a dietitian going to ask me to make a lot of changes all at once?

No, a dietitian works with you to make a series of small changes over a period of time. They may even ask you to do only 1 thing per week!! It is important to make sure you tell the dietitian if you are having trouble implementing a change as they can provide you with the support to make healthy choices easier choices.

Do all dietitians have a perfect diet, free from all unhealthy foods?

No, they still have taste buds!! The reason most dietitians have chosen their profession is because they have a love for food! They believe in moderation and incorporating a wide variety of foods into the diet (yes including chocolate and wine!) along with an active lifestyle.

Simply Nutrition Dietitians are proud to offer our services to the residents of Caboolture, Morayfield and the surrounding townships. 

A Simply Nutrition Dietitian can help you with a range of conditions including weight loss, diabetes, high cholesterol, healthy eating and much more. To see our full range of services please click this link.  

We provide our services from two great locations. To book into see one of our Accredited Practising Dietitians & Accredited Nutritionists please call the respective medical centre on the details below. Or if you would like further information on the dietetic services we can provide please don't hesitate to call 0439 757 642 or email us.   

What's the difference between a Dietitian and a Nutritionist? Click here to find out 
 
You'll also find Simply Nutrition Dietitians in North Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast. Click here for all locations.