Dietitians and Nutritionists

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Dietitians and Nutritionists
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cardiovascular, consultant, daycares, diabetic, dietetics, dietitian, dietitians, maintenance, nutritionist, pharmaceutical, evaluate, clinical, assess, physiology, nutrition, dealing

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Dietitians and Nutritionists
By Jennifer Kenny

¹     Ty was a 90 year old patient in a nursing home. He had special dietary needs because of his kidney problems. Who planned his meals? A dietitian or nutritionist did.

²     Nick was a diabetic patient. He visited his endocrinologist regularly to control his sugar levels. Who helped him learn about healthy, low sugar meals? A dietitian or nutritionist did.

³     Janice was a teenager who was dealing with obesity. She saw her pediatrician regularly. He referred her to a dietitian or nutritionist who could teach her to eat in a healthy manner that fit her lifestyle.

⁴     Nutritionists or dietitians are professionals who teach about healthy eating. They recommend changes in diet when necessary. They also conduct research.

⁵     What kind of education do dietitians need? They should study science, health, math, and communications in high school. They need a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in one of several choice areas - dietetics, foods and nutrition, or food service systems management. These degrees include courses in food, nutrition, institution management, chemistry, biology, and physiology. Some dietitians may go on to specialize in an area such as renal diets, diabetic diets, cardiovascular dietetics, or pediatric dietetics. There is a master's degree available for those dietitians interested. Each state has its own requirements to practice. Registered dietitians (RD) hold a bachelor's degree for an accredited program and have passed a national exam.

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