Dietitian

Dietitian

A health care professional who advises people about meal planning, weight control, and diabetes management. A registered dietitian (rd) has met certain requirements.

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Category: Diabetes treatment
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dietitian

Health care; Diabetes treatment

A health care professional who advises people about meal planning, weight control, and diabetes management. A registered dietitian (rd) has met certain requirements.

dietitian

Medical; Gastroenterology

A nutrition expert who helps people plan what and how much food to eat.

dietitian

Health care; Cancer treatment

A health professional with special training in nutrition who can help with dietary choices. Also called nutritionist.

dietitian

Professional careers; Occupational titles

Persons who possess educational qualifications, work experience, and license or certificate for employment in various fields of dietetics, such as research, consultation, ...

dietitian

Health care; General

An expert who is trained in the use of diet and nutrition to maintain or restore health.

dietitian

Health care; Diabetes treatment

An expert in nutrition who helps people with special health needs plan the kinds and amounts of foods to eat. In the US, a registered dietitian (R.D.) has special training and ...

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Health care; Diabetes treatment

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Health care; Diabetes treatment

A carbohydrate-based sweetener found in plants and used as a substitute for sugar; provides calories. Found in some mints and chewing gum.

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Health care; Diabetes treatment

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Health care; Diabetes treatment

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Health care; Diabetes treatment

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Health care; Diabetes treatment

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