What are the some of the benefits for being a dietionist or nutrionist?

Answer 1

Though the words dietician and nutritionist are used interchangeably and they do basically the same work, there are differences. A dietician is trained in a college and is certified through certifying agencies, a nutritionist is not necessarily trained at a college and is not certified by certifying agencies. Some of the benefits of each are:

Dietician:

• Works within the established medical system.
• Doctors refer their patients to dietitians
• Would often get insurance and other benefits from their employer
• Insurance usually covers their services

Nutritionist or food scientist refers to people who have completed University Degrees in Food Science, Human Nutrition, Food and Nutrition, or Food Technology. They would receive the same benefits as a dietician, but since they are more educated, they would receive higher pay.

Nutritionist also refers to someone who does not have an accredited title. It may apply to somebody who has done a short course in nutrition or who has given themselves this title. This title is not protected by law in almost all countries , and the people who use it have varying levels of skills. Benefits are:

• People looking for alternatives to the established medical system often seek them out
• Are freer to set their own hours and prices, as they often have their own businesses
• Are freer to recommend health solutions that are outside mainline medicine, but show evidence that they work
• Though insurance does not cover their services, their costs are usually much less expensive than dietitians, so they are more affordable.