What you need to know
Nutritionist in Aberdeen
Managing your weight can be overwhelming, especially with all of the conflicting information on different diets. Whether you are overweight, obese, or looking for expert advice on healthy eating, our dietician and nutritionist service provides personalised support to help you achieve your weight loss goals and improve your overall health.
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What does a nutritionist do?
Nutritionists are qualified professionals who specialise in food and nutrition. They work with people to develop personalised nutrition plans that address specific concerns and dietary needs. If you’re struggling with your weight, nutritionists can offer advice to help you improve your eating habits.
Should you see a dietitian or nutritionist in Aberdeen?
We often get asked ’Who is the best person to give nutrition advice?’ The answer is a registered dietician. Why? Well, there are several differences between a dietitian and a nutritionist:
- Qualifications and regulation. Dietitians are regulated healthcare professionals registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK, ensuring they meet strict standards for education and professional practice. Nutritionists are not regulated by law, meaning their qualifications vary.
- Scope of practice. Dietitians are trained to create diet plans to manage health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Nutritionists can offer general dietary advice but are not qualified to provide support for medical conditions.
- Clinical experience. Dietitians often work in clinical settings like hospitals and GP practices, where they provide dietary advice to patients based on their medical needs. Nutritionists generally work in non-clinical environments, such as wellness centres or private consultations, focusing on general health and wellness.
At Aberdeen Weight Loss Clinic, we don’t offer nutritionist appointments. Instead, we offer same-day appointments with registered dieticians. You can learn more about our online Aberdeen dietician service, as well as our weight loss injections and pills.
Our dietician appointments are just £49.
How Aberdeen Weight Loss Clinic can help
Our online dietician service offers convenient, expert support to help you manage your weight effectively. Here’s how our dieticians can help you achieve your weight loss goals:
- Personalised nutrition advice. Our dieticians assess your eating habits, lifestyle, and health goals to provide personalised nutrition advice that suits your needs. This includes portion control and tips for healthier eating habits.
- Weight management support. We provide ongoing support to help you lose weight safely and sustainably. This includes guidance on calorie intake, macronutrient balance, and choosing foods that help control your hunger and cravings.
- Education on healthy eating. Our weight loss programmes include behaviour change and nutrition education to help you make better choices about the food you eat, understand "emotional eating", debunk diet myths that can hinder your progress, and avoid common traps that people fall into when trying to lose weight.
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This page was last medically reviewed by Dr Adam Abbs on 30 September 2024.
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Dr Adam Abbs
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Dr Adam Abbs is an NHS-trained GP with a keen focus on digital health, AI in healthcare, and personalised medicine, including weight loss. He is a leader in creating new ways to provide safe and easy-to-access healthcare through remote care. Dr Abbs is also a skilled medical writer and wrote the RCGP-accredited Remote Consultation Handbook in 2020.
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