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What is the difference
between a registered dietitian and a nutritionist? |
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The title "Registered
Dietitian", "Professional Dietitian", and "Dietitian"
are protected by law -- through provincial legislation -- so
that only qualified practitioners who have met education qualifications
can use that title. |
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Dietitians who have met national
standards for education and training and who are members of
the provincial regulatory bodies can use one of the following
designations -- RD, RDN, PDt or RDt (or the French equivalent
Dt.P.). |
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A dietitian is a health professional
who has a Bachelor's degree, specializing in foods and nutrition,
as well as a period of practical training in a hospital or community
setting. Many dietitians further their knowledge by pursuing
a Master's or Doctoral degree. |
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Dietitians are members of a provincial
regulated profession that have Public Protection as their mandate.
Dietitians are held accountable for their conduct and care they
provide. |
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The term Nutritionist is not protected
by law in all provinces so people with different levels of training
and knowledge can all themselves a "Nutritionist".
The title "Nutritionist" is protected for Dietitians
in some provinces and dietitians do use the title "nutritionists".
The "nutritionist' is not a protected title in Ontario. |
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A variety of titles have been used
by unqualified people to describe their involvement in nutrition
related practice. Many use the term "registered" with
a variation of "nutrition" as a title. You should
be careful to ensure that the person is a qualified nutrition
professional. You can contact Dietitians of Canada or the Provincial
regulatory body to obtain a list of Dietitians in your area. |
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Do I have to
be a member of The Adelaide Club to have an assessment with
Jean LaMantia?
No, dietitian services are available to
all members of the public whether they are members of The
Adelaide Club or not. The rates are the same for members and
non-members. |
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Are dietitian
services covered by OHIP or private insurance?
Dietitians in private practice are not
covered by OHIP. You may have private insurance coverage.
Check with your human resources department or your insurance
company. You may have a flex fund, health spending account
or a plan specific for dietitian services. Jean will provide
you with a signed statement that you can submit to your insurance
company after receiving the services. |
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What do I need to
bring to the appointment?
You should
bring a 3-day food
record form (pdf). This should include what time you are
eating, what specifically you eat, and your best estimate of
the portion. Two weekdays and one weekend are ideal. Also, you
should keep the records on “typical” days and not
change your intake too much from your usual intake. In addition,
you should bring in all medications that you take and the bottles
for all of your supplements (vitamins, minerals, herbal products) |
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Is
the dietitian going to prescribe supplements?
Registered dietitians do not prescribe supplements. After completing
an assessment, if Jean believes that you need a supplement,
she will recommend one that you can purchase at a pharmacy or
health food store. |
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I
already know what I should be eating, how can a dietitian help
me?
Many clients have a very good knowledge of nutrition. As well
as educating you about the best changes to make to your diet,
Jean can help to coach you through those changes. Helping to
prioritize which changes to make first and keeping you on track
will help you put your knowledge into practice. |
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Do
I need a doctor’s referral?
Although many physicians in the downtown area do refer their
patients to Jean for nutrition counseling, a doctors referral
is not required. Check with your insurance provider however,
as some plans do request a doctors referral before the service
will be reimbursed. |
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What
can a dietitian help with?
Jean provides nutrition counseling for the following conditions: |
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| • Healthy eating |
• Food allergies and
intolerances |
| • Weight loss/gain |
• Reducing cancer risk |
| • Cholesterol control/
healthy heart |
• Irritable
bowel, Crohn’s, colitis, celiac disease |
| • Sports nutrition |
• High Blood Pressure |
| • Diabetes |
• Prenatal and pregnancy |
| • Hypoglycemia |
• Vegetarianism |
| • Osteoporosis
treatment and prevention |
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How much does it
cost?
Please see our services and fees page. Click
here. |
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How would you describe your practice?
When I began to practice as a dietitian 16 years ago, my approach was all about nutrition. I began to feel that I was only doing half the job though as I could recommend that my clients exercise more, but couldn’t be very specific about the best exercise for their particular needs. Then I certified as a personal trainer. The knowledge that I gained from this allowed me to update my own workout program as well as assist my clients in starting their own programs and help get them out of a plateau. I soon found though, that there was still a missing piece in my practice. Many of my clients struggle with emotional and stress related eating and food cravings. Since I have had my practice at The Adelaide Club, I have devoted time to researching the connection between mood and cravings as well as attending workshops focused on unravelling the connection between eating and emotions. As my practice has evolved over the years, I now feel very confident to incorporate nutrition, exercise and emotional aspects of eating into every treatment plan. I will continue to refine my practice and I look forward to years of learning from my own research, my clients and other professionals. |
