Navigating the healthcare world can be confusing! We are often asked, “what is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?”. Registered Dietitians are licensed healthcare providers in the state of Georgia.

Dietitians complete the following:

1. A bachelor’s degree in dietetics from an accredited program

2. Supervised practice with a minimum of 1,000 hours

3. Pass a national board exam

4. A master’s degree

5. Continuing education is required to maintain credentials

6. Commit to a code of ethics

Anyone is able to call themselves a nutritionist, as there are no educational requirements for this title.

At Sprout Pediatric Nutrition, as dietitians, we work in a team with your pediatrician or other medical providers to provide evidence-based nutrition counseling and therapy for medical concerns as well as general health and wellness.

You can learn more about the profession of dietetics here: https://www.eatright.org/about-rdns-and-ndtrs