
Dietician And Nutritionist
Q: Found this useful write-up somewhere. Thought of sharing it with all of you :)
Dieticians and nutritionists correct eating habits of patients and help them lead a healthy life. They are employed to assist people to plan meals depending upon their age, work and lifestyle. If the patients have a special disorder like diabetes or heart disease, the diets are customized for them. They monitor their...
A: Hi Mike Smith Thanks for useful information. Even diploma in nutrition also there now days.
What can a dietician do for me?
A: Basically Dietician giving nutritional full guidelines for large numbers of patients. They counsel them on their nutritional needs especially patients trying to overcome specific illnesses like diabetes, cancer, etc.
What is the difference between a dietician and a nutritionist?
A: Dieticians are governed by Indian dietetic association in India or they can get credentials through the American dietetic association. Basically they do internships through a hospital which do meal plans for patients, work for medical facilities & they giving nutritional full guidelines for large numbers of patients. They counsel them on their ...
What is the difference between dietician and nutritionist ?
Q: Are these 2 terms exactly same? Whats the difference?
A: Hi nivedita, actually in India, the difference between both these terms is very thin, as many times you would see dieticians refering themselves as nutritionist, and vice-versa. but if you actually compare, a dietican is more qualified person in terms of training and acedemics. The title "Registered Dietitian" is protected by Law -- so that ...