{"id":7550,"date":"2022-04-22T09:00:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T13:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corelifemd.com\/?p=7550"},"modified":"2022-04-21T14:59:07","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T18:59:07","slug":"nutritionist-vs-dietitian-what-is-the-difference-and-why-does-it-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corelifemd.com\/dev\/nutritionist-vs-dietitian-what-is-the-difference-and-why-does-it-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutritionist vs Dietitian: What is the Difference (and Why Does it Matter?)"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\u201cThe Keto diet is super easy to maintain, and you will lose weight fast.\u201d<\/span><\/i> – TikTok nutritionist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cMy 30-day metabolism reset will help you lose weight and keep it off\u201d<\/span><\/i> – Instagram health coach<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cSmoothies helped me get back to my college weight!\u201d<\/span><\/i> – social media nutrition influencer<\/span><\/p>\n

Fad diets are everywhere, and unfortunately, your social media feed is probably filled with bad advice from people presenting themselves as experts <\/span>sharing tips on how to lose weight<\/span>. If you have ever heard a self-proclaimed nutrition expert say anything like the quotes above, RUN!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Finding reliable and quality diet and nutrition advice online starts with finding the right source. Understanding the difference between a nutritionist vs. a dietitian can help. People often confuse the titles dietitian and nutritionist, and although these two professions are similar, they have some clear distinctions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We spoke with two of CoreLife\u2019s Registered Dietitians, Patrick Dunn, and Ashley Lewis, to gain a clear understanding of the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist and why the distinction matters for your health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Let’s take a deep dive into the world of nutrition education. The primary difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian is the education requirement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are no formal standards for obtaining the title of \u201cnutritionist\u201d and individuals may pursue their nutrition education in a number of ways. While some nutritionists may have formal education or certification in nutrition, many can be self-taught. Unfortunately, anyone can call themselves a nutritionist, but being licensed is much different.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That is why your favorite social media nutritionist may be giving you inaccurate information. According to Lewis, \u201cAlthough some health professionals may have good intentions, they are still misinforming people.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The steps to becoming a registered dietitian are extensive. They include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n