Marjorie Nolan
MS, RD, CPT
"I believe the cornerstone of long-term healthy eating and weight management is connecting your body’s basic nutritional needs and what your mind finds satisfying." ~ Marjorie

What is the difference between a Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian?
The letters "R.D." after a person’s name signify that he or she has completed at least a 4-year degree in food science or human nutrition, after which they completed a minimum 900-hour internship, which trains and supervises their work in every aspect of dietetics and nutrition practice. They must then pass a national qualifying examination, To retain R.D. status, they must complete many hours of continuing education to keep pace with changes in the field.
All Registered Dietitians ARE nutritionists, however a nutritionist is NOT a Registered Dietitian. In some states, there is no licensing for nutritionists yet, and ANYONE can call themselves a nutritionist and have little formal training and/or education.