dietitians
Food intake experts
Dietitians are healthcare professionals who specialize in food and nutrition, advising people on what to eat to manage health conditions, lose weight, or meet nutritional needs.
They work in hospitals, clinics, schools, and private practice.
Unlike nutritionists, dietitians typically must meet specific educational and licensing requirements: The dietitian designed a meal plan for his diabetes.
Food and health advisor
- nutritional counselingAdvice on healthy eating
- patient careMedical attention for sick
- care planOrganized healthcare strategy
- interdisciplinary teamCollaborative unit spanning fields
Excess body fat condition
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- heart diseaseMalfunction of blood-pumping organ
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- eating disordersPsychological conditions disrupting nutrition
celiac disease · food allergies · intolerances · kidney disease · malnutrition · anorexia · bulimia · metabolic syndrome
Primary nutritional building blocks
- micronutrientsVital substances needed minimally
- proteinFolded amino chain
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- fatsOily organic nutrients
fiber · vitamins · minerals · caloric intake · nutrient density · hydration · antioxidants · probiotics
Scheduling what you'll cook
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- mindful eatingDeliberate attention while consuming
- behavior changeShift in conduct
- food diaryLog of what you eat
goal setting · habit formation · lifestyle modification · weight management · follow-up · label reading
Official permission to practice
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- accreditationOfficial quality approval
- continuing educationOngoing professional coursework after graduation
- scope of practicePermitted range of duties
evidence-based practice · nutrition science · food science · professional ethics · credentialed · board certified
Diet optimized for athletes
- corporate wellnessEmployer health promotion efforts
- private practiceIndependent professional business
- prenatal nutritionMaternal eating for fetal health
- lactation supportHelp with nursing infants
nutritionist
Food and health advisor
- nutritional counselingAdvice on healthy eating
- patient careMedical attention for sick
- care planOrganized healthcare strategy
interdisciplinary team · inpatient · outpatient · credentialing
obesity
Excess body fat condition
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- heart diseaseMalfunction of blood-pumping organ
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
eating disorders · celiac disease · food allergies · intolerances · kidney disease · malnutrition · anorexia · bulimia · metabolic syndrome · PCOS
macronutrients
Primary nutritional building blocks
- micronutrientsVital substances needed minimally
- proteinFolded amino chain
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
fats · fiber · vitamins · minerals · caloric intake · nutrient density · hydration · antioxidants · probiotics · omega-3
meal planning
Scheduling what you'll cook
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- mindful eatingDeliberate attention while consuming
- behavior changeShift in conduct
food diary · goal setting · habit formation · lifestyle modification · weight management · follow-up · label reading
licensure
Official permission to practice
- certificationAttestation of qualification
- accreditationOfficial quality approval
- continuing educationOngoing professional coursework after graduation
scope of practice · evidence-based practice · nutrition science · food science · professional ethics · credentialed · board certified
sports nutrition
Diet optimized for athletes
- corporate wellnessEmployer health promotion efforts
- private practiceIndependent professional business
- prenatal nutritionMaternal eating for fetal health
- healthcare workersdoctor, nurse, surgeon, dentist, paramedic
- Licensed Occupationsdoctors, nurses, lawyers, dentists, pharmacists
- nutritionnutrients, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins
- fitness peoplegym rats, fitness buffs, bodybuilders, weightlifters, weight lifters
- medical professionalsdoctor, doctors, physician, physicians, surgeon
- elder caresenior care, aged care, elderly care, gerontologist, geriatrician
dietitianspastry chefs
Culinary experts in sweets
- registered dietitianCredentialed professional advising on food