What is a Registered Dietician?
Anyone can use the term nutritionist, even without any formal education or training. It is not a professionally regulated term – which means that there are no minimum qualifications for a person to call themselves a nutritionist. Registered Dieticians (RDs) are food and nutrition experts who have met the following criteria: * Completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at an accredited university or college * Completed an accredited supervised practice program (internship) * Passed a national registration examination * Continues professional educational requirements to maintain registration • Can I bring my family? We work with clients of all ages to help them develop a personal meal and activity plan that meets their individual health goals and lifestyle. However, a consultation is most successful when family members, friends or any person in a supportive role can attend with you. • Does my insurance cover my Medical Nutrition Therapy? Some insurance companies will cover MNT with a phy
