Question 1

What does a nutritionist/ Dietitian do?

Accepted Answer

A dietitian/nutritionist is a specialist who is trained to plan your meal depending up on your health and nutritional requirements. He/she can guide you about eating right food in right proportions to achieve your ideal health status and weight.

Question 2

What is the difference between a Dietitian and Nutritionist?

Accepted Answer

A nutritionist that gets registered with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) after qualifying a national level exam may legally declare themselves as dietitians or more precisely, registered dietitians (RDs).

Question 3

How will a Dietitian/Nutritionist be helpful?

Accepted Answer

Dietitian/Nutritionist could be helpful in controlling bad food habits and planning a right diet to control your blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol levels and for achieveing and maintaining the right weight.

Question 4

When do you need to see a dietician?

Accepted Answer

You can see a dietician when you are feeling the requirement to reduce or increase your weight or keeping a check on some disease.

Question 5

What to expect on your first visit to a Dietitian/Nutritionist?

Accepted Answer

Dietitian/Nutritionist will analyse your medical history and medicines you take. He will assess how active you are. On the basis of all this data he will plan your meal according to your body requirements.

Question 6

When does a Dietitian/Nutritionist do?

Accepted Answer

Dietitian/Nutritionist will talk about your eating habits, and diet. After that he will suggest some exercise and good habits like drinking more water etc. Based up on your health requirements he will design a nutritional plan.

Question 7

Can a Dietitian/Nutritionist help in controlling diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Dietitian/Nutritionist who is also a certified diabetes educator can help in managing your blood sugar levels with the prescribed diet, exercise and tips like eating in small proportion at specific intervals. You can consult a Dietitian/Nutritionist if your blood sugar levels are continuously high, you are on insulin pump or taking several medicines at the same time.

Question 8

Is a nutritionist a medically trained doctor?

Accepted Answer

Dietitian/Nutritionist should obtain a bachelor's degree in health, nutrition or a related field, such as dietetics or food service system management. However, they do not go to a medical school and are not doctors. After this they have to complete an accredited, supervised practice program at any medical facility followed by a national test given by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Question 9

Can I consult a Dietitian/Nutritionist to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

The Dietitian/Nutritionist will analyse your eating habits and weight and will advise you how many calories you should eat in a day to lose weight at a slow pace without any adverse effects on your health. He or she can suggest you some alternative healthy and nutritious foods to change your lifestyle in a positive way and achieve better health.

Question 10

In which health conditions may you need a medical nutrition therapy provided by Dietitian/Nutritionist?

Accepted Answer

If you have excessive weight gain due to uncontrolled eating habits, sedentary lifestyle and have diseases like diabetes, thyroid, hypertension or heart disease then you should consult a Dietitian/Nutritionist for medical nutrition therapy. He/She will help you to keep a check on your calories intake and nutrition and control these conditions that are dependant on your diet.

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Ms. Melanie

Ms. Melanie

Dietitian/Nutritionist

4 Years Experience Overall (4 years as specialist)

AECS Layout, Bangalore

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