What makes registered dietitians stand out from other nutrition professionals?
Most people think that Dietitians and any other nutrition professionals do the same thing, but the truth is that registered dietitians are very different in terms of education, qualifications, and day-to-day roles.
Registered Dietitians don’t just follow the newest diet trends and make standardized recommendations to their patients. Instead, they develop diet and nutrition programs tailored to an individual’s objectives and personal needs. However, Registered Dietitians don’t just work with individual clients; they also work with stakeholders within the industry to ensure best health and nutrition practices are being followed. For example, a Registered Dietitian will work closely with your physician if you need to improve a specific aspect of your health with nutrition and will be able to recommend diet plans and tools that follow your physician’s recommendations.
Meet Cassandra
My name is Cassandra Burton and I am a Registered Dietitian. I am passionate about food, lemons (hence the name), and helping people through what I do best. I see nutrition as the connecting factor between all humans, and I love to use it to everyone’s advantage.
Whether you’re looking to learn more about healthy eating habits, to properly feed your body to facilitate recovery or learn to navigate a new dietary restriction such as gluten-free, lactose-free, etc. – I am all in for you to succeed. Nutrition is a journey I embark on with every client.
Dietitians work towards improving the health of all Canadians by working with:
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
To improve eating habits of individuals with complex health issues
POLICYMAKERS
To help the government at all levels create health strategies for the Canadian population
INDUSTRY LEADERS
To consult on food systems, food sustainability, food service management, production, and marketing
MARKET RESEARCHERS
To help conduct research to better understand food science
EDUCATORS
To teach students about the Dietitian profession
Unlike Registered Dietitians, a lot of other nutrition professionals primarily work with individual clients. As experts in food and nutrition, they advise people how to live a more healthy lifestyle and achieve health-related goals.
Registered dietitians are educated and trained to support you in achieving your nutrition-related health goals. Dietitians work with you to make sustainable changes while placing your priorities front and centre.