Nutritionist Vs Dietitian
What is the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian
Nutritionist- less trained, treats common issues like weight management and lifestyle change.
Dietitian- More training and is able to treat illnesses like diabetes and they use food science for prevention and treatment.
How many glass of water do you need daily (extra points if you guess for genders)
15.5 for men
11.5 for women
Protein
Macronutrient
I am at practice and I don’t feel my best I am feeling dizzy and having a hard time focusing I remember eating lunch and I had a snack before practice. But I forgot my water bottle at home today! What’s wrong with me?
I am Dehydrated
Why would families opt to shop at a chain grocery store rather than a farmers market
not accessible enough
Not affordable
Not enough information about the farmers market
No transportation
Foods do not last
Would you go to a dietitian for a weight loss regime
*they are more trained think hard!
Yes!
What is a normal calorie requirement?
2,200-2,800+
girls-2,200
boys-2,800
Vitamin A
Micronutrient
I ate breakfast not long ago and it’s 11am and I am slumped! I cannot focus on in my math class! I did have a big test in chemistry this morning but I don‘t know why Im so tired! I went to bed at 11pm and woke up at 6am. What is wrong with me? *extra points if you say how many hours of sleep a teen needs!
My body is tired
Not enough Adequate sleep
I am tired
I am not rested
How much do you think a family of 4 spends on groceries monthly ?
USDA 2025 estimates families spend $975-1,500 per month.
Do you think Nutritionists or Dietitians have a bigger case load?
Dietitians usually have a heavier and more Complex case load!
What is the daily intake of vitamin C for a teen?(In milligrams(mg))
65-75mg
Vitamin K
Micronutrient
I have type 2 diabetes and I feel light headed I go to my school nurse and she hands me a juice box or small snack. I feel a bit better after What’s wrong with me? * extra points if you can say what’s right after the intake of juice or a snack.
after insulin levels rise
Estimate the cost of this cart: an online order from Stop&Shop with no tax.
A dozen eggs (brown)
half gallon of milk(2%)
Pack of chicken breast
Loaf of wheat bread
$24.11 without tax
How many years of school do you think a dietitian has to go through?
5-6+ years
What is the daily intake of iron(mg) for teens?
Teen boys- 11mg
Teen girls- 15mg
Carbohydrate
Macronutrient
If you preparing your weekly meal and it involved a protein(chicken) and but you notice you ran out of your side carb(rice). What is a substitute you could use?
Sweet potato
Make a sandwich(bread)
Beans
A salad
Almost anything!
Estimate the cost for this cart:an online order from Stop&Shop with no tax.
3lb bag apples
1 bunch of bananas(4-6 bananas)
loaf of wheat bread
Mixed greens(dry bag)
1 frozen meal
$19.62 no tax
A nutritionist misdiagnoses a patient or goes against the law do you think they are protected in certain circumstances?
no, not in all cases
How much Calcium(mg) do you think a teenager needs?
1,300 mg! For 9-18 year olds.
Calcium
Both!
A 20-year-old male college student and football player wants to gain weight and improve performance but currently eats mostly fast food. He sees no results in either. What can he do to improve his pefomance and gain weight?
A better diet rich is protein and carbs
A Generic BMI, weight, and height to find out Basal metabolic rate(BMR).
Physical Assessment to figure if he has any deficiencies.
How would split these stores into most expensive and least expensive?
Costco
Bjs
Whole Foods
Kroger
Aldis
Stop and Shop
Publix
Shaws
Most expensive: Whole Foods, Shaws, Publix, Stop & Shop and Kroger
Least expensive: Costco, BJs, and Aldi