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What is a Nutritionist?

A Nutritionist is a health specialist with a focus on food and nutrition science, on diseases related to nutrition, preventive nutrition and clinical use of nutrients to improve patient responses to diseases.

Dietitians and Nutritionists are similar but not the same. Dietitians must be registered. There is no legal protection for the term nutritionist, nor is there a prescribed course of study for all to follow. Dietitians in community settings often have a nutritionist title. Their focus is healthy eating and wellness for all ages. Dietitians perform meal planning and food science tasks and work with kitchen staffs to create appropriate menus.

Nutritionists focus on a particular patient’s diet to create a nutritional supplement program. Their goal is to prevent disease, enhance treatment of a disease, or treat specific disorders that respond to nutritional therapy. A holistic approach is favored among most nutritionists.

What Do Nutritionists Do?

Nutritionists work directly with individuals and families to develop nutritional care plans. They may review a person's medical history or laboratory tests, and physical examination findings to assess how to improve a patient's health. They often work closely with other health professionals.

Nutritionists use diet changes and specific types of nutritional supplementation based on an individual patient's needs. Nutritionists work to prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary modifications. Nutritionists may offer advice on diet-related concerns such as weight loss or cholesterol reduction. Other nutritionists perform screenings for their clients.

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