How to identify nutrition misinformation?

With the growth of interest in nutrition and social media, there is much misinformation out there! Here are our go-to questions to ask yourself when assessing whether the information you come across is valid or not. Is the person or product promising a quick fix like...

What’s the difference between a dietitian and a naturopath?

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. Naturopaths are educated on nutrition, but their...

Is my nutritionist a registered dietitian?

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...

What’s the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?

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...