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Nutritionists and dietitians

Watch Tracy and Janeane discuss the differences between a dietitian and a nutritionist, and the role each plays.

Watch Tracy and Janeane discuss the differences between a dietitian and a nutritionist, and the role each plays in supporting healthier eating and better nutrition.

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In our department at Monash University we have a number of different nutrition professionals who are experienced and knowledgeable in the area of food as medicine. Our dietitians and nutritionists are examples of professionals who have studied evidenced based nutrition, food and health courses and yet have different areas of experience and expertise.

When looking to a professional for nutrition advice it is important that you understand the difference in nutrition professionals so you can choose an appropriate professional for you.

In the See also section of this step, you can access links to websites of nutrition professionals that you can contact for nutrition advice.

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