Dietitian, Nutritionist, Food Advisor, Do You Know The Difference?

Does it make a difference?

"The Health Professions Council (HPC) and the British Dietetic Association (BDA) have launched a joint campaign to raise awareness of the role of 'dietitians' and warn consumers against seeking advice from unregulated and inappropriately qualified sources."

"Unqualified sources" = dietitians.

"As statutorily regulated and qualified health professionals, dietitians work to strict codes of conduct that prevent them from recommending inappropriate nutritional advice, herbal supplements or diagnostic tests. As independent nutrition experts they can provide advice that is current, unbiased and evidence based."

And all the evidence points to diet advice failing everywhere.

"'It is important that the public recognise and understand what dietitians do, as there are many sources offering advice about diet and health - some of which are erroneous and potentially harmful, if not devastating. Dietitians use the most up to date public health and scientific research on food, health and disease, which they translate into easy practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices, taking into account an individual's lifestyle, budget and health.'"

If you find a need to know the difference between dietitian, nutritionist and food advisor, think about the differences among crap, stool and s**t.

What? You can't find a difference?

Bingo.

That explains it all.