Nutritionist vs Dietitian - which one is right for me? Nutritionists & Dietitians
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Uncover the difference between a Nutritionist & Dietitian and decide which one is best for you
Registered dietitians are qualified to assess, diagnose and treat dietary problems or nutritional needs. They also tend to help clients with special dietary requirements or medical conditions. To be a dietitian, you’ve got to be registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). Many dietitians work within the NHS as opposed to privately, although you can still find private dietitians to help advise you on your eating habits. Whereas nutritionists are more likely to be the ones advising on weight loss or sport nutrition. Nutritionists can be registered with the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN), but they don't have to be.
To become qualified as a nutritionist, I had to complete a course run by the UKVRN. After completing the course, I became qualified as a registered nutritionist. This means that all my clients can check my qualifications and experience online. Clients can therefore be confident in my abilities, as they know that I'm qualified under a trustworthy organisation.
Weight loss is the most common reason that new clients come to me. They often find it difficult to know how to get the right nutrients into their diets without feeling hungry or unsatisfied. But over the last few years, I’ve had more and more people coming to me with IBS-related issues. I think that's because more people are recognising the symptoms of IBS and are getting diagnosed. They then come to nutritionists or dietitians for guidance on how to alter their eating habits to help relieve their symptoms.
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I can’t thank Tony enough for the incredible support and guidance during the months leading up to my Muay Thai fight. His expertise, patience, personalised plans and constant encouragement have played a huge role in my preparation and success. From dialing in my weight cut to optimizing my energy levels, every detail was carefully tailored to my needs. Without his help, I honestly wouldn’t have managed. Highly recommended to any athlete serious about performance and results!
06 May 2025
I recently completed a programme with Emily, it was a first class experience. Emily is well organised, very informative and seeks to educate not lecture on what you are doing. She really helps you to understand nutrition, how food affects your wellbeing and energy levels and getting the balance right. I eat out regularly, travel a lot and Emily helped me to understand how to still enjoy eating out but in a mindful way. I enjoyed the goals we agreed and I can say I made a real lasting change and feel better for it. Emily helped me to understand how I was eating, how this varied also when I was home or away. My diet has now changed and I prefer it. Preparing meals was not as onerous as I thought it would be either, in fact I prefer it. If you really want to understand nutrition, feel better and more energised, Emily is the way. Big thanks Emily, it was fun!
05 May 2025
All I can say is how wonderful Ahara nutrition really is sorted my ibs and digestive issues I was suffering with for a very long while . Everything was so easy to follow and even when I had issues they were always there to help me. I would definitely recommend Ahara nutrition to anyone going through what I was experiencing and that’s why I give a 5 star rating and will definitely use them again when needed thankyou so much !!!!!!
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