nutritionist

**Sage** · 01-08-2007, 09:29 PM

does anyone know how to obtain a proffesional certified nutritionist for hire locally, primarily specializes in bodybuilding?

I am diet savvy, but need more advaced knowledge a custom diet designed for my goals.

**K.Biz** · 01-08-2007, 09:52 PM

google?

**IBdmfkr** · 01-08-2007, 10:40 PM

I'd go to a local show and ask around there, there are many nutritionists but only a few will get a good reputation and will be talked about at competitions.

Ask the winning competitors who they used etc..

**Tru2** · 01-09-2007, 01:22 AM

I know one in the Toronto-ish area. But he doesnt generally do face to face consults. He has online clients. Does lots of competitors. a snippet of some of his credentials are as such:

XXX is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength & Conditioning Association, a Certified Sports Nutritionist from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), and a Certified Kinesiologist from the Ontario Kinesiology Association (OKA). He is a regular attendee to the national NSCA and ISSN conferences, as well as to smaller symposiums put on by those organizations.

If you are interested in details PM me and I'll happily forward you his website address - plenty of testimonials on there too.

**thebritskie** · 01-11-2007, 08:41 PM

I know this thread is a little old, but I graduated with a degree in Nutrition.... and let me first tell you that the term "Nutritionist" means absolutely nothing. You are a nutritionist, I am a nutritionist, my 6 year old cousin is a nutritionist. If you want someone who you can be absolutely sure knows their stuff, you want a REGISTERED DIETICIAN (or an R.D.). Those are the ONLY people who are registered with the American Dietetic Association (aka the government).

Any Joe Schmoe off the streets can call himself a nutritionist. Whenever I hear a personal trainer tell me he is a "nutritionist" I always ask "Did you get a degree in Nutrition? Are you registered with the ADA?" They ARENT. This is not to say that everyone who claims they are nutritionists has no clue what they are talking about. There are some people who call themselves that who know their sh*t. But if you get an RD, there is NO question that this person is beyond qualified to give you nutritional advice. Be careful!!!

They called Dr. Atkins a nutritionist. Scary.

**HansVonSchnittchen** · 01-11-2007, 11:37 PM

thebritskie,

Are you an RD? I too graduated with a degree in Nutrition but decided to stay out of dietetics.

I doubt there are many RDs, however, that have a lot of experience with planning diets for ametuer and pro body builders. Most RDs I know, look down on the sport and criticise eating habits of those involved.

Too many of them stick to their RDA guidelines, with some good reason. However, with protein intake for example, I feel a lot of them greatly underestimate the amount of protein bodybuilders need in their diet. And at the same time greatly exaggerate ill-side affecets of mass- protein consumption.

I think an RD's advice is great way to go as a solid base, but people who are serious into this sport really need to do some advanced research on their own in some areas to maximize their performance.

**thebritskie** · 01-12-2007, 10:18 AM

Hans I'm not an RD either. I graduated pre-med so I didn't want to go through the certification process AND try to get into med school.

You're probably right about the lack of RDs that have experience with bodybuilding. But even if he couldn't find a registered dietician, I still think he would be a LOT better off hiring someone (LIKE YOU) who graduated with a Nutrition degree instead of some schmuck who likes to hear himself talk. Always do your research!!!!!