About participation in the comments of /r/nutrition
Discussion in this subreddit should be rooted in science rather than "cuz I sed" or entertainment pieces. Always be wary of unsupported and poorly supported claims and especially those which are wrapped in any manner of hostility. You should provide peer reviewed sources to support your claims when debating and confine that debate to the science, not opinions of other people.
Good - it is grounded in science and includes citation of peer reviewed sources. Debate is civil and respectful focusing on actual science and avoids commentary about others
Bad - it utilizes generalizations, assumptions, infotainment sources, no sources, or complaints without specifics about agenda, bias, or funding. At best, these rise to an extremely weak basis for science based discussion. Also, off topic discussion
Ugly - (removal or ban territory) it involves attacks / antagonism / hostility towards individuals or groups, downvote complaining, trolling, crusading, shaming, refutation of all science, or claims that all research / science is a conspiracy
Please vote accordingly and report any uglies
Consulting Considerations
| Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) | Nutritionist and Nutrition Coach | Armchair Expert | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Status | Protected title. Highly regulated | Generally unregulated. Anyone can use the title | None |
| Education | Bachelor's degree (Master's required as of 2024) | Varies from PhDs to no formal training at all | Varies. Often minimally self-guided to none. Frequent poor paraphrasing and poor sources, mostly social media |
| Clinical Training | 1,000+ hours of supervised practice | Not required | None |
| Board Exam | Must pass a national registration exam | Not required | None |
| Insurance | Often covered by medical insurance | Rarely covered by insurance | None |
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