What is a Dietitian?
A dietitian is a credentialed professional that has undergone 6 years of school and clinical rotations where they plan and conduct food service, or nutritional programs, to help people improve relationships with food and lead healthier lives.
With a focus on a patient’s health, dietitian duties may include:
- Assessment of health and nutritional needs
- Counseling on relationship with food and eating habits
- Development of nutrition plans based on the patient’s preferences, needs, and budget
- The continuing evaluation and monitoring patients nutritional needs
- To provide educational on types of foods groups, balance, preference and nutritional needs
- addressing concerns around illness, GI function, or allergies
Of course, this is a general list of services. Patient’s care plans are tailored to their needs and include continuing support through open communication.
Nutrition is a complex subject. Every person is unique and has unique needs when it comes to food. Which is why a dietitian can be the key in someone’s journey. With their knowledge, training, and expertise, they can be the guide to finding an improved relationship with food.
Here at Nutrition Braved we are all Dietitians with an extra specialty and training in the areas of understanding and caring for Eating disorders, disordered eating, chronic dieting, emotional eating, ARFID, and weight neutral care of a variety of concerns like diabetes.
We undergo training and experience in the area of counseling within dietetics, this allows us to give inclusive, compassionate and trauma informed care. Our years of experience is what truly sets us apart from care you may get elsewhere.
To learn more about working with a registered dietitian, please call 630-474-5321. There, one of our knowledgeable team members will be available. They can provide more details regarding our services and can discuss your needs. If you would prefer to send us a message instead, please fill out the form found on this page and we will contact you shortly.
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Dietitian Vs Nutritionist
They can both help people develop sustainable, wholesome eating habits, and overall improve relationships with food to remain healthy.
Though the goal may be the same, the credentials and titles are very different.
Dietitians require the completion of at least a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience. A nutritionist can be someone that has an interest in nutrition, but there are no educational requirements, experience requirements or board regulation.
To operate, dietitians need a national board certification after passing a board exam and, in some states, a license. Dietitians are now called “registered Dietitian nutritionists” in an effort for the board to distinguish the difference between a registered dietitian and nutritionist. I know this can get confusing. Basically a dietitian is also a nutritionist, but someone who is a nutritionist is not necessarily a registered dietitian. There is not a regulating board or requirement to use the title of nutritionist in most states.
In the end, while both dietitians and nutritionists may share a goal, the approach, experience and treatment vary. The difference in experience and training will determine the effectiveness of any care plan. So, when looking for support, always double-check the care provider’s credentials to ensure you know their qualifications.
What can a Dietitian do for Me?
That depends on your needs.
There are a multitude of difficulties a person may face with nutrition. The best approach is to talk to a professional and determine the severity of an issue to provide appropriate care.
At Nutrition Braved, we provide a variety of support, which includes:
- Adolescent & Teen Nutrition Counseling—We approach treatment for teens and adolescents with the consideration of their unique barriers. Helping them and their families navigate their nutrition journey
- Emotional Eating—Food often becomes a coping mechanism in times of stress or emotion. We work with you to find a balance and embrace mindful eating, and collaborate with your therapist to find coping strategies that don’t interfere with your relationship with food.
- Eating Disorder Treatment—Our team specializes in all facets of the eating disorder spectrum. This includes ARFID, OSFED, Binge, Bulimia, Anorexia, or other disordered eating behaviors
- Chronic Dieting—We offer an anti-diet approach that focuses on a lifestyle and mindset that is sustainable
- Step Down Recovery Counseling—We help patients transition from a higher level of care treatment facility through support, accountability, and by adapting to their needs
- Body Image—We help you manage body image issues and change the way you relate to your body. To find a more neutral relationship through our HAES® (Health at Every Size) aligned treatment
ARFID support Group
Adult Eating Disorder Support Group
Parent Support Group
Weight Neutral PCOS support Group
Community Presentations and Workshops:
- Eating disorder awareness and support for parents, and teachers
- Intuitive Eating, what are the 10 principles of Intuitive eating and how do we use them?
- Chronic dieting and diet culture , how did we get here and how do we breakfree?
- ARFID – what is ARFID, how is it different, how do we treat ARFID?
- Providing weight inclusive care and how to be aware of weight bias and stigma
- Emotional Eating and practical nutrition for you busy life
Nutrition Braved offers individual counseling, as well as group counseling sessions for eating disorders, disordered eating, ARFID (avoidant restrictive food intake disorder) meal support, chronic dieting and emotional eating. All within a safe, judgment-free setting where all foods fit.
When you are ready to learn more, please call 630-474-5321 and speak with a Nutrition Braved dietitian. They can provide more information about what we can do for you and discuss your needs in more detail. You can also send us a message by filling out the form found on this page, and we will contact you as soon as possible.
