Individual who has completed a minimum of a baccalaureate degree in dietetics or a related area in a U.S. accredited college or university, has completed a supervised clinical experience, and has passed a national examination. A dietitian is trained in the art of advising clients in the selections of foods appropriate to the age, nutrient needs, and health of the individual. A therapeutic dietitian works closely with a physician to ensure that the food choices are appropriate for the particular medical state the physician wishes to manage. These conditions may include specific nutrient differences, specific nutrient or food intolerances, or metabolic diseases requiring close management of the intake of specific food components, such as glucose, saturated fat, specific amino acids, and so on.
A specialist in food and nutrition science who assists the public in the modification and/or enhancement of its food-related behaviors.
A health professional with special training in nutrition who can offer help with the choice of foods a person eats and drinks. Also called a nutritionist.
A healthcare expert specializing in personalized or collective nutritional strategizing, public education on the subject of nourishment, or scientific exploration in the realm of food science. To obtain licensure as a registered dietitian (RD) in the United States, an individual must fulfill the requirements of a bachelor’s degree in a field related to nutrition and successfully pass a comprehensive state licensing examination. Dietitians are occasionally referred to as nutritionists.