Dietitian vs Nutritionist: What's the Difference?
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- Dietitian and nutritionist don't mean the same thing. Here's the difference.
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If you aren't sure about the difference between a dietitian and nutritionist, you aren't alone. As a dietitian, It's one of my most asked questions online and in real life. A lot of people don't even realize that there is a difference between a registered dietitian and a nutritionist! I'm explaining the difference for you today in this video. It's really important to know the difference between dietitians and nutritionists, especially if you're looking for nutrition information or a nutrition professional to work with. If you've ever wondered "what is a dietitian" or "what is a nutritionist," you're in the right place.
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So Every DIETICIAN is nutritionist, but every nutritionist may be or may not be DIETICIAN!!! Thanks Sarah.
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@@LassieSgr No, you’ve confused yourself. Dieticians are licensed/certified and Nutritionists are not.
I want to get an education that will best position me to work with as many people as possible in helping them wake up and realize how important it is to take care of their health BEFORE they develop a chronic illness. I truly believe this is going to be one of the most necessary areas of expertise in the coming years. It’s so sad what we are doing to ourselves right now and how so many people just don’t know. What would you advise?
this is the same reason I’m looking into a nutrition degree!! so many diseases begin with a poor diet and can be prevented with good diet
I feel you. I am also looking into this, not sure if to get a Masters in psychology and get certified through Precision Nutrition and Maybe do some NASM courses. Or Major in Dietetics and take some psychology courses
People don understand until they get a diseases
Me toooo, my parents don't probably don't see this
I also am debating which route to go too because my end goal is to help people to lose weight and be healthy but do it in a sustainable way (meaning psychology is involved, counseling etc). So I want to help them conquer the psychology part along with the dirt and physical activity!
This has finally answered that question in a direct and clear fashion
Glad to hear it! :)
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A dietitian your more likely to see in a hospital, a nutritionist are likely to work one-on-one with their clients.
No, nutritionists dont usually do one-to-one. Dieticians do.
In some provinces of Canada like Quebec, the word Dietetician AND Nutritionnist are protected by the law. So they mean the same because they did the same education (a 4 years degree + 40 weeks of internship).
Thanks for sharing that! You're right, every country, state, province, etc. has their own laws around this stuff, so it's important to check and see what the requirements and definitions are in your area.
Hello I'm planning on studying nutrition in Canada and I'm an international student but I dont know which program I have to study, do I study medicine then specialize in it? or I study health and sciences? I hope you help me thank you in advance
@@halasammour6644 Hi, in Canada it require a Bachelor in nutrition sciences to become a dietician. Look on the University website to check wich formation you need to apply.
@@catou1034 I checked and I'm currently considering University of Saskatchewan. Thank you for your reply I appreciate it
@@halasammour6644 I am also interested in studying nutrition. What are the things you need to study during high school?
Thank you for explaining the difference because I keep telling people that a nutritionist call tell you anything, but a a registered dietitian is someone trained in the field of nutrition with a certification behind their name!
You're welcome! Most people don't know the difference, so I'm happy to help put the info out there! :)
The only thing holding me back is the 1200 internship. That cost money and like having a full time job that you don't get paid for :( so its like 5 years of school
Superb dissection of the two titles! It shouldn't come to one's surprise that so many people are oblivious of the fact that there's a difference. For someone such as myself, a nutrition background w/ an emphasis on weight loss / management is ideal since I'm a Personal Trainer and can tie it into my line of work. Thanks for sharing, Sarah - Great job!!
THANK YOU. I am studying to be an RD, and I literally had someone ask me an hour ago what the difference is and all I knew was that there is a difference! Now I know what to tell people!
You're welcome! You'll probably get this question many more times in your life. :)
RD students unite! :)
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don't be fooled Dieticians are more controlled by the registration body and operates in a tight framework which could be a good or bad thing a bit like Drs etc However Nutritionist have the option to operate much wider and look at new therapies etc There are also a lot of crossovers
@@luceanbrown8264 Thank you for your observation and input regarding the differences between RD and Nutritionists...Registrations and Regulations can interfere with Creative Exploration and Experimentation...Limits and Protocols for "Professionals" who are licensed can be very inhibiting to the actual "Practitioner" who wants to keep learning more and more and more every day through their own work and questions about everything.
Those under the thumb of Government are limited in their abilities and their questions often quenched by those who think they have the final answers.
I appreciate the examples given- where dieticians can , and do work; where nutritionists
can and do work... thank you so much.
I was always curious about this! Thank you for teaching me something new today.
Sure thing! Like I said, it's something I get asked a lot!
As the one who is planning to go for a Dietetics undergraduate program, I'm always confused about these 2 terms so thanks a lot for your thorough explanation! Hope to see more of your videos in the future
So glad you found it helpful! As some have noted in the comments, it can vary from country to country a bit, but this is what they mean here in the US.
Super helpful! Also short and not a lot of random talking. Thanks!
In México you have to study 4 years to become a Nutritionist (In my collegue I had 4 years and a half) and then 1 year of social service or intership in a hospital 🙄 and a Dietitian is someone who has a tecnic career of one or two years.
it varies with state and program too. In the program I'm in it takes about 4 years in the university but because I did 2 years in a community college I only have to do 3 years. Then you have to apply for the intership but before that we have to do community service too (volunteet work) in the nutrition area. Only then can we take the Exam to receive the certification
Thank you your video was straight to the point in explaining the difference between a RD and a Nutritionist. You explained it so well
It's true that nutritionists aren't dietitians however nutritionists can be certified i.e., CNS, CCN, etc. The CNS certification requires 1000 hours of supervised experience plus an exam so it's a way to legitimize someone who has earned the degree. Anyone with that certification is just as qualified as a dietitian regardless of if it requires licensing in your specific state. I also like how this was never mentioned in the video. She is, after all, an RDN so she wouldn't have any preconceived notions or biases ;). Sure, anyone can call themselves a nutritionist but anyone with common sense is going to do a little more research to vet the person they are entrusting their health to.
You are a good teacher , you explain clearly and also your voice is very good to make people understand well the different between those two sciences. You give me an ambition to choose what I’m going to learn from that. Thanks
Hi Sarah, thanks for educating. Unfortunately, I received treatment from various of my diabetes doctors and highly educated dietitians for 30 years but my condition never got under control. My A1C reached 12 plus. Now that I left my diabetes doctors and dietitians. I do not follow my dietitians’ advice. I am on my own. I am paying attention to my nutrition intake and now my A1C is 5.4 and overall health is much better than when I was under the supervision of my doctors and dietitians.
Keto. If not, atleast avoid carbs, and sugar
Love this video!!! I’ve been trying to find out the difference in scope of practice between a dietitian and a certified nutrition specialist. Would you be able to clarify that for me please? The education, practice hours boards seem so similar I just am not sure how they differ!
Very detailed and clear information, thanks so much!
I am studying to become a dietitian in The Netherlands. This video was really helpful for me! Do you know some other professionals/dietitians on TH-cam that you like? I really want to see more educational nutrition related videos!! xxx
this is very helpful and interesting, thank you!! I'm going to college next year, and plan to study to become an RD :)
Glad you liked it Ashley! And that's awesome! I always like hearing from future RDs. :)
Very clear explanation, thank you!
I'm from Brazil, and as nutricionist student, this video is pretty helpful, especially for the ones who wants to work abroad and need to know more about some professions. Thank you Sarah.
Hey brother! How are you? Do you have Instagram? We need to link up.
Following this idea, in Brazil the terms are opposit. We usually dont use the term Dietitian here and Nutritionists are those who graduate and are able to work in different areas.
Very informative. I enjoy how she can communicate using simple terms,without losing theoretical rigor. I need to adopt this style in my informative presentations.
Thank you, the info very helpful. what state does not require you to be registered dietitians? in other words where can I practice as a nutritionist?
Thank you... I just got clarity
This video was very informative as people would ask what do you wanna major in at college and I would say nutritionist and dietitian not knowing they had a difference between the two so now ik to just say RD or Dietitian from now on lol. I’m also currently a senior in high school trying to get everything together 😅❤️
Great video. Very straightforward!
Great information here. I have 1 question. I have been told by an "Internal specialist" recently that the prevailing wisdom is that women over 65 should not take a calcium citrate supplement because if too much is absorbed by the bone that they will become brittle. What is your take on this?
Very very very helpful video thank you!💖
hey do you know the best journals for nutrition and exercise science?
Interesting thanks for the break down.
No problem! :)
Thank you ! I’m french but I think the wording is the same. However I feel more sure now that you explained it ! I want to educate myself on nutrition just for my family’s and my health, and knowing who I get the information from helps a lot., subscribed, can’t wait to. Inge watch your videos.
Also I want to say thank you, to you and other professionals here to share knowledge for free.
Hello, I want to ask something. How was it RD student? Is it fun, what are you guys learning about ??
Thank you for make this video, it's very helpful for me. And I wanna ask :
If we (as a foreigners) will pursue dietitian program in US after completing our degree, is it can or can't?
Thank you as I e wanted to go to dietitian. Do they take most insurance plans? I hope so.
very helpful, thank you
Thank you! This video really helped clarify the difference. You rock ❤️
You talked about how to become an RD you go through an accredited program. Is that program part of a bachelor degree or masters degree? Or is it separate and you don't need a degree at all to be a dietician? How long is the program?
in Malaysia, Dietitians and nutritionist are two different career. Both profession in Malaysia (for government sector) are protected by law (Ministry of Health Malaysia). Mostly dietitians practicing their skills in clinical field such hospital where their targeted clients are the patients (cure through nutritional therapeutic), whereas nutritionist practicing their skills in community setting which is more to promote nutrition and health for example for community in district and country level, schools and universities. Their main goal is to prevent NCDs (prevent through nutritional knowledge and awareness). In private sectors, nutritionist mostly work in food and beverages company to do nutritional research and promote their company's products to the public.
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Thank you For sharing this
Hi. What is the difference between a certified clinical nutritionist and registered dietitian in college education requirements and what they do?
Great video!! Thanks
It's a little too late to be an RD for me. However, I have an esthetics license. Knowing about nutrition is key to being a good esthetician. I'm thinking about just getting a nutrition certificate, associates degree, or bachelors if it comes down to it. What is the best route to go to get a nutrition degree?
Thankfully in most of the provinces in Canada calling yourself a nutritionist means that not just anyone can call themselves that. You need to attend an accredited post secondary college or vocational school, take an exam and do regular upgrading. Most schools offer this course with a diploma or certificate at the end.
Thank you for this video.
I am planning to become a registered holistic nutritionist and will be starting my schooling soon.
Not in Saskatchewan, nutritionist can be used by anybody. Dietitian is protected though.
Canada is way ahead in proper medicine. their problem is with crazy overregulation. causing life threatening wait times
Very informative. From what I've experienced, more people are not familiar with what a dietician is at all, so naturally they would have no idea how to distinguish a nutritionist from a dietician. Nutritionist is a most familiar term even if a person doesn't know anything about qualifications.
Thanks
Thank you!
Great video! It is very informative!🙂
hi may i ask if it’s okay for me to study nutrition if i’ve been studying biology in high school but i hv 0 knowledge in chemistry… or should i just take a bachelor of arts in english
RDs are required to study and deal with meat and dairy, correct? Nutritionists must also take proctored exams and can be registered as such. The schooling just isnt as lengthy, costly?
I’m studying to be a nutritionist 🍎🍉🍇I loved the video♥️
A fan from Brazil 🇧🇷
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Which is good dietician or nutritionist because I'm confused with this two . With the term good I mean with better scope and income
I have my bachelor degree in health science. But I want to become a certified nutritionist. I just don’t know where to start or how to begin. I’m looking for a mentor
How do I know if I need a dietitian or a therapist who specializes in eating disorders?
Does anyone know if this information is generally accurate outside of the United States?
hiii I have completed my masters in clinical nutrition in India nd I would like to work as a dietitian in France...is it possible???
I'm 287 and am averaging losing 3-5 lbs a month. I'm working out with a trainer 5 days a week (virtually for now). I get one really kick-ass sweat dripping in my eyes workout per week and am too sore the rest of the week to kick it into that gear again although I still do the workouts. In addition to daily 1-2 mile walks. Something in my brain and muscles clicked this week for the first time and I felt my abs take the brunt of the workout rather than my thighs and shoulders, and all of a sudden my squats and deadlifts burn in my glutes which they didn't at all before. In a month I've gained massive range of motion in my hips and much more flexibility which is making it easier. But the soreness is intense, I'm assuming that means I need better nutrition?
I'm eating 1500 - 1700 calories a day. I'm fighting my sugar addiction ( chocolate) but still allow myself a little something (like a pudding cup) here and there. I am pretty carb heavy though. I've been told I can still have some carbs but they should be things like Ezekiel bread, not regular English muffins. I eat a lot of vegetables, no red meat (it hurts my stomach), lots of chicken. Does anyone have any thoughts?
I always wanted to know the difference thanks for teaching me
Hi sarah, i just want to share about nutrition indonesia. We have a struggle about our job description bcos in indonesia there's medical doctor can continuing their specialization in nutrition and it's make nutritionist and dietitian here can't free to give a nutrition therapy for client.
Thank you Sarah!
Sure thing Madilyn!
Can u become like a home cook as a nutritionist or dietitian?
Very helpful
This is a better explanation thanks. that is my career
This is highly informative
Darn it. That sucks. I was trying to figuring out what to eat because something happened : now I can’t have any sugar or salt anymore. Everything I look at has it. I’m screwed.
If I do BSC (Honours) Public Health and Nutrition Degree, can I become a Dietitian ?
omg in Italy it's actually so different! Here dietitian is only a 3 years degre and they can't work alone. They need the supervision of a nutritionist or a medical doctor, also, they can't prescript diet, they can only suggest you tips. Instead a nutritionist need to have a biology degree (3 /5 years) and after and other degree in Nutrition (2 years). the nutritionists works indipendetly and, of course, prescribes diet, but the important thing it's that NUTRITIONIST helps people with disease (eating disorders, chronical disease, ...) since the profession is very close to a medical doctor.
What about a practitioner??
It is a shame that in the UK Nutritionists are not as valued mainly because there is little regulation. I would like to be a nutritionist because its not restricted to the current government food standards. Unfortunately, I've read that a dietitian can not really go against things they don't agree with without being struck off. Food in hospitals are less than healing and apparently regulated to dietitians 😲
Thx Sarah✨✨
Hey Sarah! As i lost my one year, i am planning to getin to Msc clinical nutrition ( 1 yr course), i was keen on dietetics course but the course is in nxt year....i can't wait that long...
My Ques. To you is can
with Msc clinical nutrition can i get into Dietitics without pursuing (2 yr) Dietitics course
However, complete 1200 hr internship+ RD exam.....after pursuing Msc Clinical nutrition....is it possible!?
Pls help me ✨✨✨🙏🙏✨✨✨
What about someone that calls themself a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist?
Is Smart weighing scale, (which tells you about your age,muscle mass, fat etc )reliable?
body age is not a real measurement but an interpretation of data, but muscle mass and body fat percentage should be generally reliable as it's raw data
It is true that nutritionist does not have the legal designation that a dietitian has, the profession of nutritionists (4 year degree and beyond) include those that work in food service management, public health and policy, research, and community nutrition. Professionally, nutritionists is the broader term and dietitian is part of the path that also includes the internship and RD exam. There are other paths in a graduate program that also give nutritionists specific skills, such as a public health degree to work in the policy arena. The person with a college degree in nutrition can work in all the fields that a dietitian does, except clinical practice. If someone is a nutritionist, the next question would be to ask if they have a college degree in nutrition and then have confidence in their guidance.
Such an important distinction. Another thing that pops up on the internet as well is people who advertise the fact that they are a doctor to help further their nutrition advice platform but when you look deeper it turns out they studied something unrelated like chiropractics. It's so important to check these things out before you launch yourself into someones dietary advice!!!
Great point! It's always important to look into someone's credentials, no matter what the field.
I´m really confuse, I just start studying Nutrition (Lic. Ciencias Nutricionales) in Mexico, this career It´s 4 years degree + a year of practice, when I get graduated I´m going to be a nutritionist but basically, I will be doing a dietitians work, so I will be a Rdn at the USA or Canada? I´m so confuse with the names and what they do. can somebody help me?
Le llaman diferente en México que en UD y Canadá. Acá serías una Dietista Registrada aunque en México a lo mismo le dicen Nutricionista Registrada (Licenciada).
Great clarification, thanks
Sure thing Jo! Glad it was helpful!
@@SarahMoranNutrition I'm in my 60's and have switched to plact based eating, following a dramatic surgery two years ago. Im so inspired that I am looking towards the possibility of acquiring another masters degree in nutrition. I'm going to start with the T. Colin Campbell certificate from e-Cornell University then take it from there. Thanks again.
I need to see a diatition in a few days because I’m lactose intolerant
what is the process to be a dietitian.
What are some jobs an individual that is a non-dietition but has a masters in nutrition can look into?
I did find it helpful, but I still have a question: If I want to change my diet to eat better and lose weight, should i see a dietitian or a nutricionist? I think I know the answer, but you can confirm it.
Can I be a nutritionist though? Or do people not take it seriously?
Hey my name is Alex I'm 17 and my goal is to become a professional MMA fighter & I've recently seen that a lot of pro MMA fighter/boxers Needing to weight cut to get to a certain weight class ,Therefor many professional fighters work with this nutritionist expert named George lockhart and after seeing him work and the way he talks about food and essentials that our body needs it had got me intrigued but I don't know exactly how to study that or what exactly is the requirements to get in that profession or even what that job is called exactly.
Could you possibly help out please?
I have a nutritionist but not even 1 personal chef yet he quits 17 times a day
Thanks😊😊😊
Who is cheaper to visit ?
Do you think it's worth it to Only get a nutritionist certification?
Yes, it is.
Hey very helpful video.. My *QUESTION* is that I have 4 years of BSc Honors degree titled as Food and Nutrition from recognized University, so what should I be called as? Dietitian? Or not?
Thanx in advance 😍
Every country is different, but in the US you could not call yourself a dietitian.
Nutritionist
Does a dietition go to college to get education or technical school? Does the nutritionist go to college or a technical school? And what is a certified nutritionist?
So informative
Does a dietitian help with weight loss and muscle growth?
In India up how to do degree course for dietitian
does anyone knows how many years u need to study to become a dietitian?
4 years
It depends on how quickly you go through schooling. As of January 1st, 2024 you will need to have a Master's Degree before being able to take the test to become registered as an RDN. Previous to that, you need a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or another related field. Don't forget those internships, as well!
great video
OMG THANK YOU
I am a high school student and I want to choose a dietitian can u say me which r the subjects that I have to learn? can u say how many hours they work? and what r the qualities needed for me to be a dietitian?
plz help me with these questions😒(●'◡'●)
Hello.. I have a few personal questions. Can we talk in private?