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Dietitians/nutritionists
Dietitians/nutritionists are health professionals who prevent and treat illnesses through promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary changes. They plan food and nutrition programs, supervise meal preparation, and oversee the serving of meals.
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A 34-year old asked:
Need advice on what is the the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?
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A 39-year old asked:
What distinguishes a dietician from a nutritionist?
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A 44-year old asked:
What is the difference between nutritionist and dietician?
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A 60-year old male asked:
Very good morning doctors! Is there a weight loss/diet program that you recommend or DO NOT recommend? I waslooking specificallyat Weight Watchers, Mediterranean Diet, Optavia/Take Shape for Life. Is it better to consult with a nutritionist/dietician
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A 21-year old male asked:
What does a dietitian do ?
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A 29-year old male asked:
What does a dietitian recommend for coeliac desease?
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A 33-year old female asked:
I would like to visit a dietitian that is covered in my plan?
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A male asked:
Lifetime no appetite! um, little prob with alcohol, hit 225#s as 5'9" male. Quit 2 years ago, yay! now 50, below target 170, dropping fast! dietician can't spoon feed me! good drug to make me hungry?
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A 37-year old female asked:
I'd like to see a dietitian, do I need referral?
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A 23-year old female asked:
What is the good quantity I should eat cz I always fight with my mum she say you should eat more&she got angry. I don't want to see a dietitian?
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A 16-year old female asked:
I am planning on taking dietitian course after this. Is dietitian also a doctor? what they usually do? any advice?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I recently was diagnosed with a gallstone, I am looking for a dietitian in the sea point area who could help me with an eating plan, any suggestions?
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A 21-year old female asked:
What are the benefits of visiting with a dietician?
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A 61-year old male asked:
Why is it that when any registered dietitian is seen they give me the exact same information that I can download myself (am an individual)?
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A 38-year old male asked:
What does the initial consult with a dietitian include? Is one able to get a consult and body analysis done within the session and then get an eating plan/diet sent through after the session? What does the average first consult cost?
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A 40-year old asked:
What is the path to becoming a nutritionist?
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A 32-year old asked:
My BP was 140/130, should I see a nutritionist?
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A 38-year old asked:
Are there safety issues for a nutritionist?
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A 30-year old female asked:
Can i see a nutritionist to help me with tmj problems?
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A 39-year old asked:
My nutritionist told me today that since my prealbumnin level went from 18 to 17 I may have some kind of inflammation. Is that likely?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Working with nutritionist to lose 130lbs. Eating av. 1300cal/day, burning av. 3800cal/day= 2500cal/day deficit... I feel great, but is this healthy?
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A 22-year old asked:
I may want to go into being vegan or vegetarian.. I wanted to know if theres any reliable nutritionists youd recommend?
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A 23-year old male asked:
I am getting lapband i can't diet on antipsychotics i gain weight while not on it i lose weight fast i'm on medicaid will they pay for dietitian ?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Where Can I Find A Nutritionist?
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A 37-year old asked:
What's the difference among dietiticians/nutritionists?
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A 42-year old asked:
I was referred to a nutritionist for celiac's disease, is it worth going?
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A 20-year old female asked:
I will be seeing a dietician for the first time for Gastroparesis. What can I expect?
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A 35-year old asked:
When should someone see a nutritionist instead of just trying to eat better on their own?
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A 57-year old male asked:
I am looking for a dietician in Cape Town preferably in the CBD area to check my diabetes,any contacts please ?
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A 28-year old female asked:
I want to start a healthy lifestyle and eating. Is it worth to go to a nutritionist? What will be done by him/ her to help me?
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