In today’s society many people are claiming to be ‘nutrition professionals’ when they don’t have any qualifications relating to health, science or medicine. Dietitians are University trained health scientists with a focus on both the science of nutrition and the art of counselling. We are trained to provide medical nutrition therapy. Scientifically based nutrition advice based on your medical history and conditions.
Dietitians understand how your body works and how food and drinks help nourish both healthy individuals and those with medical conditions that are affected by or treated with nutrition.
They use their knowledge and skills in a range of workplaces from client-facing roles in clinics and hospitals, to foodservice roles in which they impact the nutrition of residents and inpatients, to roles where they influence the health of the population by impacting food policy and the food supply such as in government public health roles and food companies.
Accredited Practising Dietitians are the gold standard in Australia as neither ‘Dietitian’ or ‘Nutritionist’ are protected or regulated.