It is unnerving how many medical professionals don’t know the difference between a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a nutritionist. It’s more understandable for everyday consumers, who are constantly bombarded with celebrity endorsements of protein shakes and random acquaintances pushing MLM supplements.
There are a number of reasons that RDs get confused with nutritionists, and we believe it is our job as RDs to speak out on why it is important to see an RD for your nutritional needs.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about the qualifications necessary to become an RD, how the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is at fault for misconceptions about RDs, and why consumers should work with an RD for their nutritional needs. We’re also discussing the importance of nutrition to health and recovery as well as how RDs can work to trust their intuition and experience and push against systemic setbacks to the profession.
At the end of the day, it’s up to dietitians to make noise, push the Academy to be better, and help educate consumers. Take charge of your ability to make change happen.
What’s in this episode:
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Connect with Kirsten on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/yourfitnessdietitian/ or by visiting her website at https://yourfitnessdietitian.com/. Follow her on Instagram to learn about the new program she is launching for RDs in June.
Connect with Brooke at https://www.instagram.com/westnutrition.co/ or by visiting her website at https://westnutrition.co/. Follow her on Instagram to learn about her openings for business intensives and Voxer coaching.
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