Registered Dietitian vs. Nutritionist
Posted December 20th, 2006 at 12:00 PM by Michelle Fleschler
Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating
What is the difference?
As athletes, more specifically competitive athletes, knowing the difference between a registered dietitian and a nutritionist may be a major concern when seeking nutritional advice.
When going to see a healthcare provider I am sure it is your hope that whatever professional you may be seeing for any reason is fully educated and trained in their field, and has the knowledge to answer your questions accurately.
The American Dietetics Association defines a Registered Dietitian (RD) as “a food and nutrition expert who has met the minimum academic and professional requirements to qualify for the credential “RD.”
So, if dietitians are the “food and nutrition experts” what exactly is a nutritionist, and what requirements do they fulfill? There is no legal definition for the term nutritionist, so anyone can call himself or herself by that title. A nutritionist however, is commonly defined as a person who advises people on dietary matters relating to health, wellbeing and optimal nutrition. “Self-identified” nutritionists may have varying levels of education, and can be someone with little education up to someone who may have the equivalent of a master’s degree in Physiology or Biology. Needless to say, these individuals have not received the same specialized, formally accredited tertiary education and training as a registered dietitian.
Some RD’s may refer to themselves as “nutritionists” because the public is likely to understand and recognize the term, but the credential to look for is the RD.
Do your research next time you are seeking nutritional advice. Make sure your nutritionist is a Registered Dietitian.
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