Who are Dietitians-Nutritionists?

Dietitian-Nutritionists are medical professionals who are trained and qualified in assessing, diagnosing, and treating eating disorders and in designing diets to treat specific medical conditions. They deal with general nutritional aims, behaviors, and nutritional problems of people and advise them on what to eat in order to lead a healthy life or to achieve a specific health-related goal.

What are the qualifications of a Dietitian-Nutritionist?

Following are few of the required qualifications for an individual to be a Dietitian-Nutritionist:

• Certificate in Food and Nutrition
• Ph.D. - Home Science (Food Science and Nutrition)
• MSc - Child Development and Essentials of Nutrition
• MPhil - Food Service Management and Dietetics
• Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education
• MSc. - Dietetics & Food Service Management
• M.Phil - Foods and Nutrition
• M.S. Human Nutrition
• Diploma in Dietetics & Public Health Nutrition (DDPHN)
• B.Sc.- Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
• Masters in Dietetics and Food Service Management
• Diploma in Clinical Nutrition
• Post Graduate In Food Science And Nutrition
• Bachelor in Nutrition (ACEND)
• Ph.D. - Gastro & Human Nutrition Unit

When should I visit a Dietitian-Nutritionist?

An individual can visit a Dietitian-Nutritionist to:

• Manage diabetes, high blood pressure or other chronic diseases
• Before and after a gastric bypass surgery
• Resolve digestive issues
• Gain or lose weight
• Adopt healthy food habits
• Improve performance in sports
• Resolve binge, overeating or stress eating
• Resolve increased or decreased hunger levels

How do I consult a Dietitian-Nutritionist?

You can consult a Dietitian-Nutritionist either online or offline. However, depending on the availability of the doctor and the convenience of the patient, pre-booking may be required for consultation.

How often does an individual need to visit a Dietitian-Nutritionist?

It is recommended to consult a Dietitian-Nutritionist twice a year to maintain good food and nutritional habits. In case of an existing disease or condition that needs continuous diet and nutrition monitoring, it is advised to have regular follow-ups with the Dietitian-Nutritionist.