Nutritionist | Imamother

PrairieFairy

Sun, May 05 2024, 10:47 pm

amother OP wrote:

Anyone know of a good nutritionist that works online (through zoom or something)??

Really need to lose weight..

Tia

I have a few people! You can message me tomorrow and I can pull them up for you.

I also offer that. But pending on if you're looking for all encompassing coaching, nutrition counseling, or a dietitian, nutrition therapy etc (do you have a medical condition that relates to this...).

Let me know which one you need and Id be happy to put a contact. Just want to make sure they'd fit your need since there are different niches!

amother

Sun, May 05 2024, 10:49 pm

PrairieFairy wrote:

What’s the difference between all those? Banging head

amother

Lilac

Sun, May 05 2024, 11:50 pm

amother OP wrote:

What’s the difference between all those? Banging head

A coach would be someone with great coaching or motivating skills. Someone who may or may not be an expert in the field of interest, but is good at helping someone identify their goals and maintaining momentum in whatever they are aspiring to do.

A nutritionist is someone who is self taught, and may read a lot about nutrition on the internet. They likely have a strong interest in nutrition and may have spent a lot of time delving into different diets or alternative theories.

A Registered Dietitian had a degree in nutrition, completed a 900 hour clinical internship, and passed boards. They also have required continuing education. They may work in a clinical setting like nursing home, hospital, cancer/diabetic/dialysis/obesity clinic…., or in private practice.

Medical nutrition therapy would be under the scope of practice of a Dietitian (RD). They all practice MNT and some may additionally have advanced practice certification.
Diabetic Educator (may be either and RN or a RD)
Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition
Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management
Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition
Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition
Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition
Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition
Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics

PrairieFairy

Sun, May 05 2024, 11:58 pm

amother OP wrote:

What’s the difference between all those? Banging head

For me:
Coaching - encompasses life coaching so addresses a larger picture. Can include more accountability and work through the obstacles underneath the food/weight (at least that's how I do it). More for someone with an issue like emotional eating or other factor that is affecting their food and exercise habits. More emotionally addressing.

Nutrition regular sessions - more food based. So maybe they'll just give you a food plan and weigh you and day do this or that. But not really addressing the why you haven't been able to. This is more for someone with lack of nutrition knowledge that just needs knowledge or info and can stick with everything on their own if they're just told what is "good" for them.

Nutrition therapy - NEEDS TO BE VIA A LICENSED REGISTERED DIETITIAN. This is more for someone who has a food related medical condition (ie; diabetes).

Are you having an emotional issue with your food that's affecting it? Just need a food plan and info that's right for you because don't know what is and isn't healthy for you in what/how much? Or do you have a medical condition that is affecting your weight/health?

Note. An RD (regulated field) can do regular sessions, but a nutritionist (not regulated field) that is not an RD, cannot provide medical nutrition therapy.

A Coach can also just be someone doing nutrition sessions (food plan and basic suggestions. So you have to do due diligence if you're looking to address more core things to ask if they encompass that).

Also. Everyone does their work in a unique way so there can be overlap but that's the gist.