The Difference Between a Nutritionist and a Dietitian

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Peer Reviewed Articles and Other Sources

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Upson, Sarah. “RD or RDN: What's The Difference?” MySignatureNutrition, 2013, www.mysignaturenutrition.com/2013/04/18/rd-or-rdn-whats-the-difference/.

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“What Is The Difference Between A Nutritionist And A Dietitian?” Nutrition Science Degree, 2018 nutritionsciencedegree.org/what-is-the-difference-between-a-nutritionist-and-a-dietician/.