Who is a Nutritionist?
A Nutritionist is an expert in the field of food and nutrition, who helps individuals lead a healthy lifestyle, manage diseases, or achieve a health-related goal. These specialists advise people about what and when to eat in order to live a healthier life and maintain or attain a certain health-related goal. Most Nutritionists work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, offices, nursing homes, and medical offices.
What is the difference between a Nutritionist and Dietician?
While both Nutritionists and Dieticians work in food-related industries and help people manage health related problems, Dieticians are certified experts that can aid in diagnosing and treating illnesses. A Nutritionist may or may not be certified; however, he/she carries vast knowledge about food and its effects on health and diseases.
When to see a Nutritionist?
You should see a Nutritions for the following Symptoms
- Digestive problems, such as abdominal pain, indigestion, heart-burn
- Unusual appetite changes
- Persistent fatigue despite a correct eating or sleeping schedule
- Frequently falling sick or getting injured
- Hormonal issues, e.g., menstrual changes (heavy or no periods), lack of sex drive
- Eating disorders
- Food allergies, intolerance, or sensitivity
- Weight management
- Diet changes that may be recommended by your doctor or trainer
Common Problems Treated by a Nutritionist:
- Addiction to milk feeding
- Lactation failure
- Inadequate or incorrect preparation and usage of artificial milk products
- Maternal nutritional anemia
- Diet related anemia, such as Pernicious anemia
- Malnutrition
- Vitamin A deficiency
- Vitamin C and calcium deficiencies
Diseases/conditions usually treated by a Nutritionist:
- Addiction to milk feeding
- Lactation failure
- Inadequate or incorrect preparation and usage of artificial milk products
- Maternal nutritional anemia
- Diet related anemia, such as Pernicious anemia
- Malnutrition
- Vitamin A deficiency
- Vitamin C and calcium deficiencies