All dietitians are nutritionist but not all nutritionists are dietitians. Unfortunately, there’s confusion about what it means to be a dietitian versus a nutritionist. And this places the well-being of individuals at risk of harm.
It’s important that you understand the credentials of the health care providers that you work with to ensure that you are getting the upmost quality of care based on evidence-based research to manage your well-being.
Dietitians are the qualified health care professionals held to a professional and ethical standard to assess, diagnose, and treat dietary and nutritional concerns of individuals to optimize your well-being.