Dietitians vs.....
It's so confusing. Every seems to be dishing out nutrition advice, but what does a dietitian do?
Dietitians are university trained health professionals that have the skills and knowledge to thoroughly assess your eating habits and food choices to ensure you meet your nutritional requirements and get the most out of your day.
We don't believe in gimmicks, strange supplements or radical measures in order to achieve your goals. Instead, we work with you to give you knowledge, coaching and support to help you get back to basics of eating wholesome, nutritious foods.
Dietitians have spent a minimum of 4 years at university, mastering their craft and are seen as the experts within the medical area.
Dietitians are university trained health professionals that have the skills and knowledge to thoroughly assess your eating habits and food choices to ensure you meet your nutritional requirements and get the most out of your day.
We don't believe in gimmicks, strange supplements or radical measures in order to achieve your goals. Instead, we work with you to give you knowledge, coaching and support to help you get back to basics of eating wholesome, nutritious foods.
Dietitians have spent a minimum of 4 years at university, mastering their craft and are seen as the experts within the medical area.
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What's the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?
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Dietitians have completed a Bachelor or Masters degree in Dietetics and have been trained to understand the relationship between disease and diets. In addition to general nutrition advice, dietitians also have an in-depth knowledge of prescribing nutrition requirements for more serious health conditions that may require a more medical based model of care. Your doctor or health care team may have recommended input from us to work together to ensure you have the best chance of living the good life.
An accredited practising dietitian (APD) is registered and monitored through the Dietitian's Association of Australia and is bound by a Code of Conduct and Ethics. This protects you, as a consumer and ensures you are able to make a complaint should you be unhappy about our service. Each dietitian must uphold regular professional development in order to remain accredited with the association and it's important to look for the APD logo when you are considering who to see for nutrition advice.
In Australia, all dietitians are nutritionists however nutritionists without a dietetics qualification cannot take on the expert role of a dietitian.
An accredited practising dietitian (APD) is registered and monitored through the Dietitian's Association of Australia and is bound by a Code of Conduct and Ethics. This protects you, as a consumer and ensures you are able to make a complaint should you be unhappy about our service. Each dietitian must uphold regular professional development in order to remain accredited with the association and it's important to look for the APD logo when you are considering who to see for nutrition advice.
In Australia, all dietitians are nutritionists however nutritionists without a dietetics qualification cannot take on the expert role of a dietitian.
How a dietitian differs from a nutritionist
Nutritionists, on the other hand are qualified to provide general health eating advice only. A nutritionist may have completed a general tertiary degree in health science or may only have done a short course online. It's important to ensure they are registered with an association so the advice you receive is professional, sound and safe.
To read more about the difference between the two professions, head to the Dietitians Australia website.
To read more about the difference between the two professions, head to the Dietitians Australia website.
