• NegativeNull@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    For those who are unaware:
    Registered Dieticians are different than Nutritionists

    Registered Dieticians are well educated (as of now, requires a Masters of Nutrition degree), and have to take continual education and bi-yearly license renewal tests, to stay relevant and up-to-date.

    Nutritionists can literally be anybody who wants to call themselves a Nutritionist. No education/training/credentials necessary.

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      Registered Dieticians are well educated (as of now, requires a Masters of Nutrition degree), and have to take continual education and bi-yearly license renewal tests, to stay relevant and up-to-date.

      Nutritionists can literally be anybody who wants to call themselves a Nutritionist. No education/training/credentials necessary.

      This is so true. I would also add that you tend to find more “Nutritionists” on social media pushing bad info. They are basically the chiropractors of the nutrition world.