Plus, tips on how to spot common red flags in nutrition misinformation.
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Carbsare NOT good for you.
Berberine supplementsare natures Ozempic and will help you drop pounds fast.
Detox diets can help you flush out toxins.
And as a registered dietitian (or RD), I find nothing (likenothing) more frustrating.
So, whats the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist in the first place?
And how are you actually supposed to know what information to trust?
What Is a Registered Dietitian?
The work didnt stop once I earned my RD badge.
As you’re free to see, becoming a registered dietitian is no simple feat.
Those with master’s and doctorate degrees in nutrition sciences may also refer to themselves as nutritionists.
What Is a Nutritionist?
In isolation, it doesnt reflect specific training, schooling, credentials or experience.
Im also starting to see more and more titles pop up, like certified nutritionist and holistic nutritionist.
It seems like folks use these titles after taking abbreviated coursessome as short as a few weeks.
And while they may sound official, theyre not.
This does not mean that all nutritionists are misinformed.
But because the term is unregulated, it can make it difficult to know who to trust.
Your best bet is to start by verifying whether the person sharing the information is a credentialed nutrition professional.
Or heart surgery from someone who isnt a cardiac surgeon?
I feel passionately about this topic because Ive lived it.
Here atEatingWellwe take our nutrition content and reporting seriously.
In the age of social media, misinformation can travel further and faster than ever before.
