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:
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. References:
1. Dietitians Association of Australia. Becoming a Dietitian. 2010. [cited 2011 January 19] Available from: http://www.daa.asn.au/index.asp?pageID=2145833487
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Simply Nutrition Consultant Dietitians (Simply Nutrition) is a proud Sunshine Coast business. We operate from a number of medical centres, nursing homes and private facilities located around Noosa, Coolum, Marroychydore, Buderim, Nambour and Caloundra. At Simply Nutrition we can provide you or your organisation with exceptional dietetic and nutritional advice.
What exactly can a Simply Nutrition Dietitian do for you? Yes, as most people know a dietitian can offer advice on weight loss. However what some don’t know is that a dietitian can provide you with so much more advice on your health! Best of all, this advice is provided using evidenced based practice, meaning you, are getting information that has been extensively researched. A Dietitian can also assist with advice on (but not limited to) – Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Healthy eating, Under-nutrition, Diabetes- Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational, and Cardiovascular Disease. Most of all we offer you a superior service with the upmost care, support and guidance. To book a consulatation or to see the locations we operate from click here. |
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