BMJ 2007;334:382 (24 February), doi:10.1136/bmj.39128.716343.3A
Letters
Nutritionists
Give us food sense, not nonsense
For those uncertain of the quality of nutritionists,1 dietitians have long had an anecdotal way to separate those qualified in nutrition from those not. Avoid the amateur musings of any nutritionist advocating "detox," "superfood" or multiple food group exclusions at first consultation, or who give "candida overgrowth" a viable clinical diagnosis. For those considering major dietary exclusions as a blunt tool to correct symptoms, I suggest they recall the quote by Fran Lebowitz, with whom registered dietitians would concur, that "Food is an important part of a balanced diet."
Catherine Collins, chief dietitian
St George's Hospital NHS Trust, London SW17 0RE
rd.catherine{at}yahoo.co.uk
Competing interests: None declared.
References
- Goldacre B. Tell us the truth about nutritionists. BMJ 2007;334:292. (10 February.)
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