What is a Nutritionist?
A nutritionist provides science-based advice and guidance on the impact of food and nutrition on the health and wellbeing of a person.
Nutritionist – Provides advice and guidance on various aspects of nutrition, diet, and healthy eating habits to promote and optimize health through proper nutrition.
Dietitian – A dietitian completes a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and passes the board exam, allowing them to provide disease-specific nutrition management for people of all ages.
All dietitians are nutritionists, but not all nutritionists are dietitians
In the Philippines, the PRC regulates the profession under the title Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian (RND). RNDs are considered both nutritionists and dietitians.
Where do Registered Nutritionist-Dietitians (RND) work?
- Healthcare
Hospitals
Gyms
Food Service
Sports Facilities
Government
Food Manufacturing
Health and Wellness Stores
Schools
The Roles of an RND
Registered Nutritionist-Dietitians fulfill many roles in different settings such as clinical, food service, sports, and public health.
They remain updated on the latest discoveries in food science.
They educate people on portion control, food handling, and other special dietary concerns an individual might have.
What is a Nutrition Consultation?
During a nutrition consultation, a nutritionist will assess your current health condition and provide recommendations based on your unique needs. In order to tailor your individualized nutrition plan to your concerns and needs, an assessment will include the following:
Questions about your family and medical history
A look into your body weight and composition
An in-depth analysis of your lifestyle and preferences
When should you consult a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian (RND)?
- When you want to eat healthier but don’t know how
- When you want to know more, or have questions about food and nutrition
- When you’re struggling with your eating behaviors, such as stress eating, emotional eating, binge eating, or picky eating
- When you want to try the latest new diet or supplement
- When your blood test results show any nutrient deficiencies or elevated levels of blood sugar, cholesterol, or uric acid
- When you have been diagnosed with a lifestyle disease such as diabetes or high blood pressure
- When you are dealing with IBS or other digestive issues
- When you want to lose/gain/maintain weight, or have a specific physique goal in mind
Why is a Nutrion Consultation important?
- Registered Nutritionist-Dietitians will make sure you consume a balanced diet that meets all of your nutritional needs
- You will be advised on the best portion sizes for you
- You will receive advice on how to adjust your diet based on your goals and needs
- A nutritionist will help you achieve a more consistent eating pattern
What to expect when seeing a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitan?
Consulting with a registered nutritionist-dietitian offers a personalized approach to your health. They will:
focus on understanding you and your lifestyle
provide a comprehensive assessment of your activity levels, daily food intake, and nutrition habits
schedule follow-up sessions to monitor your progress and make adjustments as needed
How is a Nutrition Consultation different at Halcyon?
At Halcyon Nutrition, we specialize in making subtle and sustainable adjustments to your diet and lifestyle. To support you between sessions, we offer an accountability service for real-time guidance. Our resources also include food logging features, exclusive members-only content, recipes, articles, videos, and more, all designed to enhance your journey toward better health.
Services
Initial Nutrition Consultation
The specialist will ask you a series of questions about your medical history, current diet, and lifestyle. Together, you will identify any roadblocks you may be experiencing, discuss solution options, and set your goals.\
Follow Up
Any challenges you encounter can be discussed. Goals will be reviewed and adjusted as needed.
Food Logging
Food logging gives you a snapshot of all the food you eat each day to provide a clear record/journal you can review at your next session. This can be used to help determine what is working (and not working) for you.
Accountability
Accountability works in the same way as food logging but, additionally, you receive prompt feedback about the meal so that you can make necessary adjustments before the next session.
Body Composition Analysis
See the breakdown of your body composition: muscle mass, body fat mass, body fat %, visceral fat rating, and BMI, and receive an interpretation of these results as well as general recommendations for these.
