Dietitian vs. Nutritionist: What’s the difference?
These two titles often get confused, so this article helps clarify their differences The difference between a dietitian and nutritionist depends where you live. In both Canada and the USA, in order for someone to call themselves a “dietitian” (or “registered dietitian”, “RD”) they need specific education and qualifications, whereas the term “nutritionist” doesn’t always […]
Nutritionism and the Value of Food
What is “nutritionism”? Nutritionism is an ideology coined by Gyorgy Scrinis (an Australian sociologist of science) that suggests the value of food is solely determined by its nutritional composition1. In other words, nutrients determine the value of food, and the sole purpose of food is to deliver these nutrients to our bodies. Keep in mind that […]