What is a Dietitian?

Registered Dietitians are uniquely qualified to translate scientific information about food into practical dietary advice. As well as providing impartial advice about nutrition and health, dietitians also advise about food related problems and treat disease and ill health.

The word ‘dietitian’ is a protected title and it is now illegal for anyone to call himself or herself a dietitian, unless they are registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) and have achieved the minimum standards of education and training.

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What is involved and how many consultations will I require?

At the initial consultation we will explore your needs and health goals and devise a personal plan to achieve those goals. Everybody’s needs are unique, consequently we do not have a standardised approach, each plan and support programme is tailor-made to meet your requirements and budget. At this stage, you can then decide whether you would like to continue and if so, how often you would like to meet. If you require a personal eating plan and nutritional support, this will usually be completed in one session, perhaps followed by telephone support.

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Do I need to bring anything with me?

Generally no; however sometimes it is useful if you bring a food diary detailing all the foods and drinks consumed in a 7 day period. In addition, if you are wanting to making dietary changes in an attempt to give symptom relief e.g. food intolerances or irritable bowel syndrome, then it is helpful if you can document when you have had the symptoms.

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