What is the difference between what dietitians do and what nutritionists do?
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I would like to add that in a medical setting Dietitians are in charge of writing tube feeding orders and TPN orders (IV nutrition for when the gut cannot be used). To work in any medical setting you must be an RD).
source: am a dietitian who works in a hospital
Registered Dietitian here! I got a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition with an emphasis in Dietetics, completed a supervised internship from an accredited program, and passed a national exam. I went on to get a Master’s degree which will be required for all dietitians in 2024.
Nutritionists do not do any of that.
Not saying that nutritionists cannot be helpful. But there is a lot of misinformation out there and mostly spread by non credentialed folks. Also, in many states, only a dietitian can provide medical nutrition therapy. So basically, if you have cancer or a chronic condition like diabetes and you’re seeking nutritional guidance, only an RD can help you, not a nutritionist.
There is no such things as an official “nutritionist”. It’s a made up position that requires no education, training or expertise. Much like naturopath.
I got a degree in human nutrition and foods. So what the fuck is it even valuable for? (A lot of bitterness because of this) Wast of time going to college to find out anybody can be called a nutritionist but if you get a degree in nutrition you are still called a nutritionist. wtf Please somebody explain to me that I didn’t waste time getting this degree ugh
I think Dara O’Brien explained it best. A dietitian is the equivalent of a dentist, a nutritionist is like a toothiologist
To begin with, one has an actual education and KNOWS what they are talking about… The other one js on the same shelf as a spiritual healer.
Dara O”Briain described the difference: “*Dietitian is to Nutritionist as Dentist is to Toothiologist*”
Anyone can call themselves a Nutritionist or a Toothiologist, only a person having completed the appropriate qualifications can call themselves a Dietitian or Dentist.
You see little Jimmy, a dietitian is an actual trained expert with education and credentials.
Nutritionists are self-labled people that promote alternative medicine and pseudoscience. There is no regulation on the title; anyone can call themselves a nutritionist.
One is educated, the other is your idiot ex friend trying to get you into nutrilife and young living. Nutritionists aren’t licensed and you can call yourself one. I am one, go drink beer and have a hot dog, bam.
Dieticians are professionals with qualifications. A literal degree and license to practice
Nutritionists are anyone who calls themselves one, because “Nutritionist” isn’t a professional title
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