Clinical Nutritionists and dietitians share the same goal—improving health and wellbeing through better nutrition. The main difference lies in philosophy and approach.

Dietitians often work in hospitals and clinical settings, focusing on medical nutrition therapy for managing disease. Clinical Nutritionists, on the other hand, take a more holistic approach—recognising the interconnectedness of body systems, lifestyle factors, and emotional wellbeing in the prevention and management of health concerns.

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In contrast, some “nutrition coaches” or “wellness consultants” may have limited or no formal training in nutrition. They can provide only general dietary advice and are not qualified to prescribe supplements, design therapeutic diets, or treat health conditions. Unfortunately, many of these programs promote diet culture messaging—such as “clean eating”, detoxing or weight loss challenges—which can contribute to food guilt, body dissatisfaction and disordered eating.