Registered dietitian
| Registered dietitian | |
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| Term | Registered dietitian |
| Short definition | registered dietitian - healthcare professional who has specialized training in diet and nutrition. Registered Dietitians provide advice on nutrition and healthy eating habits to help people improve their health and well-being. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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registered dietitian - healthcare professional who has specialized training in diet and nutrition. Registered Dietitians provide advice on nutrition and healthy eating habits to help people improve their health and well-being. Registered Dietitians also help people who are recovering from illness or surgery, or who have conditions such as food allergies, eating disorders, swallowing problems, diabetes, heart or kidney disease, or cancer to meet their nutritional needs. Registered Dietitians may provide nutritional counseling, meal planning, medical nutritional therapy (e. g. , a special diet, nutritional supplements, or IV or tube feedings), and nutritional education programs. Also called a nutritionist
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