In short, a dietitian may also be considered a nutritionist, but a nutritionist isn’t always a dietitian. The only exception is Alberta, where the term ‘nutritionist’ is also protected and only dietitians can call themselves nutritionists. The term ‘registered dietitian’ is a protected title and a dietitian is a regulated healthcare practitioner who has 1)… [Read More]
Did you know that based on 2017 statistics, over 2.3 million people in Canada alone have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes? Although diabetes can be a serious condition, many diet and lifestyle changes have been shown to improve health outcomes. Here are science-based insights from a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator on how… [Read More]
Hormones have effects on multiple physiological systems in the body by controlling homeostasis and metabolic activity. The roles of hormones vary between men and women, resulting in different nutritional needs based on the impact of these hormones. A great example of this is iron, specifically with post-menopause aged women. The nutritional needs of women vary… [Read More]
The Role of Nutrition in Pediatric Health High-quality nutrition during childhood years is important to healthy growth and development. Pediatric health care is unique to each patient, as every child grows and develops at different rates and requires individualized care from medical physicians and other healthcare professionals. Every child also has individualized nutritional needs in… [Read More]