A Registered Dietitian is also commonly referred to as a nutritionist. There is a significant difference However since anyone can be “self taught” and call themselves a nutritionist. A registered dietitian must first earn a bachelors of science in dietetics and then go on to graduate studies. Post graduate work includes a coordinated internship which provides the student with a wide variety of experiences in the field learning from real world practical mentorship from other dietitians. Nutrition Coaching in the private sector, in clinical settings as well as consulting with food companies are just a few of the career paths that this area of study prepares students for. He or she may define a preferred area of focus or continue to be a generalized nutritionist. Nutrition Education is at the foundation of all wellness coaching. It begins with sound nutrition Understanding as well as an in-depth working knowledge of physiology, chemistry psychology. The nutrition coach or Registered Dietitian is keenly equipped to also teach his/her students the art of meal planning, food procurement and menu development. This includes preparation, storage of foods and packaging for meals ready to be a part of an active lifestyle. A skilled Nutritionist is adept at teaching the client nutrition education that supports the life continuum: infants, toddlers, adolescent and early and late adult hood; are all critical life stages. A sports nutritionist must first be a qualified Registered Dietitian who then takes extra course work to apply basic nutrition knowledge to the arena of sports specific training needs and the nutritional demands endurance and strength training requires. Nutrition Coaching should only be conducted by a Registered Dietitian who has been trained Specifically to apply key concepts of healthy eating based on scientific research not fad diets.
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AuthorWelcome to the Power Cooking School, where you can lean about the health and nutritional art of cooking. Suzanne Ryman - Parker, a registered dietitian and personal trainer who suggested lots of recipes to showcase the healthiest gluten-free, non-GMO and organic ingredients. ArchivesCategories |