Should I see a nutritionist?

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  • lmwoodward13
    lmwoodward13 Posts: 3
    don't waste your money on a nutritionist,


    There is a thing about nutritionists. Its like claiming to be a 'scientician'. A person who is a professional expert in human diet is called a dietician, and it is illegal to call yourself one unless you have a recognised qualification and actually know what you are doing. However 'nutritionist' doesnt mean anything, so anyone can say they are one. If ever you meet a nutritionist, ask why they arent a dietician.

    I am going to call myself a nutritionist and you can send me money to tell you to eat more fibre, more veg and drink more water, cut down on bad fats, sat and sugar...

    that will be a large amount of money please.....

    I just have to say that as someone who graduated with a BS in dietetics and will become a registered dietitian (RD) your comment made me so happy! So many people have no idea what the difference is between a nutritionist and a dietitian. Thanks for advocating for us! Right now, even though I have my bachelors in dietetics, I call myself a nutritionist but I am so excited to officially be an RD!

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