Vancouver WA Dietitian | Haley Vilhauer Dietitian and Health Coach Diabetes And Common Diseases Linked To Obesity In America Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian – Is There Really a Difference?
Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian – Is There Really a Difference?
Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian? If you ask most people today, they might attribute certain practices and qualifications to a “nutritionist” and a “dietitian” based solely on the names.
A nutritionist might be thought of as someone who applies an expertise in foods and nutrition sources to helping someone achieve better health through eating.
A dietitian is often thought of as someone who helps people regulate their diets for better weight control. While neither description is completely accurate, both could apply to either name.
Haley Vilhauer - Registered Dietitian
In reality, the primary difference between a nutritionist and a registered dietitian is not one based on any particular kind of experience, but rather their qualifications and the actual application of their expertise.
A registered dietitian (RN) must earn an registered dietitian credential by receiving a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition followed by a 9 to 12 month internship. An registered dietitian is only conferred after passing a national exam and then must be kept current through continuing education.
Registered Dietitians actually focus on a range of dietary and nutritional disciplines including weight management and can be found in hospitals, food service, public health and research. In addition to working with people in weight control and diet regulation, they are involved in the battle against eating disorders and certain diseases affect by diet.
Read the rest of this entry
|
