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Another option to see if you are lacking anything would be to get a blood test. I recently got one from my doctor and I can hardly wait until I get my results!!! Just a suggestion. I should get my results by tomorrow!!
I’ve been thinking about having a blood test done to see how healthy I am.. still considering it!
Last year, I saw the “menu” handed to a pre-diabetic child from a RD. There were no salads, no fresh fruits or vegetables and it was stuffed with meat, milk, cheese and cereal with two daily servings of cooked green beans and the obligator “whole-wheat” wrap. It was horrifying and I am still disgusted, but I imagine there are many who really are good RDs.
Yes, well even if you have a blood test done… I want to know if an RD would know what foods, food combinations, and such to recommend. Sure, I know how to do some of these things… but does an RD?
Also, there are RDs the specialize in vegan diets… they usually graduate from schools like Bastyr University and Loma Linda University.
i do not see one, but i am about to graduate in nutrition and could become one if i went on to do an internship and pass the test (i don’t think i want to at this point, but that’s besides the point). i think that it depends on who the RD is and if they are at all specialized or have any interest whatsoever in raw or vegan foods. if i were to become an RD i most definitely would not be comfortable recommending anything other than vegan foods with a large concentration on raw.
in terms of making sure you get a specific nutrient… yes, they would know where to get those, but you do have to realize that there is b12 which (at least in my mind) is controversial whether you can get enough from non-supplemented plant foods and vit. d which could pose a problem most of the year if you are above the 45th parallel (not enough sun)... so they might try to recommend a supplement for at least a couple of nutrients.
personally, i don’t take any supplements, but i get fresh organic produce from a farm that i work on and don’t wash it all that well (b12), i am sure i probably ingest a couple of bugs and get some from the soil. i also live in a sunny area.
I saw an RD a few years ago. She was a really good one by official standards. I was not trying to be raw at the time (a mistake), but I was a vegetarian, which was an endless source of frustration to her.
They are trained to balance fats, proteins and carbs, and get in the RDA of fruits and veggies. Strictly by the numbers. A fruit is a fruit, raw, boiled or canned. Its sugar, fiber, and a few vitamins. No concept of the intelligence or vital essence of the food. Enzymes? Take a pill.
She had a lot of good knowledge about feeling satisfied while losing weight, keeping the metabolism up and blood sugar balanced and so on, but was WAAAAY over-focused on protein IMHO. I worked with her for about 4-6 months and ended up feeling awfully clogged and toxic.
That was my one experience. Even so, I learned a lot from her. This was some years ago before the raw fad hit. There may be RDs who ‘get’ what we’re into.
I see a naturopath who gives advice about nutrition (and eats raw foods as well). What is a registered dietitian? What would the difference be?
Thanks for your input, it was helpful. Today, I met a couple people at my church who have their MPH (Masters of Public Health); they were able to answer my more specific questions (which I didn’t post here). One of them studied at Loma Linda University which is a private school that specializes in a vegan diet. They promote an all-around-healthy lifestyle which includes a vegan diet and the the other things we should be doing to be healthy – sunshine, water, exercise, etc.
FYI: There are RDs out there that specialize in vegan diets.
hannahmarie, why aren’t you getting your RD? We need more people like you with the academics and certification to promote a vegan diet. Not just for me, but for the people out there that look for someone with a degree from an accredited university… you know, the logical, science-type minded. :o) Plus, there are definitely more career opportunities out there for RDs. Tell me about your studies/classes and what you plan to do with your degree.
kandace, Registered dietitians are certified and received their education from an accredited university. They have to take exams at each state where they want to be RDs. Registered dietitians can be called nutritionists, but not the other way around. Here’s what I ‘know’... some states have restrictions for using the title ‘Nutritionist’ or ‘Nutrition Counselor’, while other states do not. in any case, the use of ‘Registered Dietician’ or ‘Dietician’ are restricted to those individuals who met the credentialing requirements of the American Dietetic Association.
What is the difference between a registered dietitian or dietetic technician, registered, and a nutritionist?
Registered dietitian or RD and dietetic technician, registered or DTR can only be used by dietetics practitioners who are currently authorized to use the credential by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. These are legally protected titles. Individuals with these credentials have completed specific academic and supervised practice requirements, successfully completed a registration examination and maintained requirements for recertification.
Some RDs or DTRs call themselves nutritionists. However, the definition and requirements for the term ‘nutritionist’ vary. Some states have licensure laws that define the scope of practice for someone using the designation nutritionist.