The word "dietitian" is a bit misleading. I have discovered this after experiencing many uncomfortable situations when what I study is brought up around others, specifically when food is involved. My husband, Tom, and I will be out to dinner with new people and once they find out I am studying to become a dietitian, … Continue reading Dietitians are not the “food police” (and other misconceptions).
I'll never forget the day I realized I had an eating disorder as a child. We were all sitting in a hip Chattanooga restaurant with our (damn delicious) locally-sourced polenta with fig spread and quinoa encrusted salmon (of course); all of us either foodies, dietitians, nutritionists, or students there to learn and talk about working … Continue reading Oh, That Was an Eating Disorder?
One of the things I come across most as a student in dietetics is the confusion people have regarding the title "registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)". I'll do my best to explain that here-it is an important distinction we should make! While considering my career change from marketing into the field of nutrition and wellness, I … Continue reading The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN): Explained
Such pressure...my first blog post! I will start by naming why I wanted to create this blog. So as not to bore my few first *potential* followers, I will TRY to keep it brief. (Being brief is not one of my skills.) Before I came back to school to pursue my degree in dietetics I … Continue reading To begin.
