To figure out who can help you meet your health goals, you may want to know the difference between a dietitian vs a nutritionist in Canada. Nutritionist definition: An expert in nutrition. Nutritionists can give you advice on nutrition while dieticians can help treat health conditions. Whereas registered dietitians are regulated in all provinces, the “nutritionist” title is only protected in three provinces:
Alberta
Quebec
Nova Scotia
In each province, nutritionists have varying education, so it’s a good idea to ask for qualifications if you’re considering one. All dietitians are educated on nutrition. Some dietitians have additional training, also making them a nutritionist.