In Canada, naturopaths are regulated under the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND). Typically, naturopaths have completed a 4-year training program that combines education and supervised clinical study. In Canada, naturopaths are currently not regulated health professionals like registered dietitians are. Naturopaths are educated on nutrition, but their education focuses on supplements and medications. For… [Read More]
Many clients call their registered dietitian a nutritionist and like other health professionals, registered dietitians must register with the provincial regulatory body in their province in order to practice. All NutriProCan dietitians are registered in the province(s) they practice in. You’ll see his or her registration number on your receipts, but you can also ask… [Read More]
In short, a dietitian may also be considered a nutritionist, but a nutritionist isn’t always a dietitian. The only exception is Alberta, where the term ‘nutritionist’ is also protected and only dietitians can call themselves nutritionists. The term ‘registered dietitian’ is a protected title and a dietitian is a regulated healthcare practitioner who has 1)… [Read More]
Did you know that based on 2017 statistics, over 2.3 million people in Canada alone have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes? Although diabetes can be a serious condition, many diet and lifestyle changes have been shown to improve health outcomes. Here are science-based insights from a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator on how… [Read More]
