Nutritionist & Dietitian

Registered Dietitians (RDs) are nutrition experts who help people improve their quality of life through healthy food choices. These professionals may conduct nutrition research, educate about the impact of nutrition on health, administer medical nutrition therapy and recommend nutrition protocols to prevent and manage chronic health conditions.

Registered Dieticians receive comprehensive training in nutrition science, anatomy and physiology, and biochemistry. They also develop counselling skills to support effective behavioral changes. Some RDs obtain specialty credentials in areas like sports dietetics, pediatric nutrition, gerontological nutrition, obesity and weight management, renal nutrition and oncology nutrition.