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What is a dietitican? |
What is a dietitian?
A dietitian is a health professional who has a specific understanding of the nutritional value of food and its impact on the health of the human body.
A clinical dietitian works with people with particular medical conditions who would benefit from nutritional intervention.
What does a dietitian do?
A dietitian gives nutrition counselling to people who need a special diet for problems associated with medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, allergies, or gastro-intestinal disorders.
Advice might be given to people who are overweight, underweight, or who simply need information on general nutrition. In talking with a dietitian, a client will receive personalised advice tailored to his or her specific food requirements.
Who might see a dietitian?
Both adults and children who have generally have been referred by their doctor or other health professional might see a dietitian. They might be referred following diagnosis of a new medical condition or because they need a review of their dietary needs as updated information becomes available about their condition.
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