Seek Expert Advice from Registered Dietitian for Successful Weight Loss

Every year, one of the top New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight by eating a healthier diet.

If you’re one of the thousands of people searching the internet for diet clues, authorities at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics have some important advice. Make sure you seek information from someone qualified to give it – a Registered Dietitian.

“Whether it’s weight loss, functional foods, food allergies or menu and food labels, nutrition is one of the hottest topics in the country today,” said Academy spokeswoman Lauri Wright, who is also a registered dietitian nutritionist. “Just like seeking a doctor’s advice when looking for medical information, it is vital that consumers understand the importance of where they get their nutrition information. Misinformation from individuals who are uneducated, untrained or unqualified in nutrition can, at the least, be a waste of time, and at the worst be fatal.”

Seek a Weight Loss Expert

To help consumers find a qualified food and nutrition expert, here are some of the accomplishments a registered dietitian nutritionist has completed:

• a bachelor’s degree with course work approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• an accredited, supervised practice program at a health-care facility, community agency or foodservice corporation.
• a passing score on a national exam administered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration
• continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.

“There is no magic bullet or one-size-fits-all approach to healthy eating,” Wright said. “After meeting with consumers on an individual basis to learn about specific tastes, lifestyle needs and health concerns, RDNs will use their expertise to develop a personalized lifestyle plan consumers can stick with to meet their goals.”

Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics news release

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