If you’ve ever searched for a nutrition professional, you’ve probably seen a swirl of letters after people’s names — CNS, RD, LDN — and wondered, what do they all mean?
While all three designations represent advanced training in nutrition, the pathways, philosophies, and scopes of practice can differ quite a bit. Here’s a breakdown to help you understand who’s who in the world of nutrition.
Micronutrients: Why Vitamins and Minerals Are Vital for Your Health
Micronutrients are simply the nutrients we need in smaller quantities than those macronutrients. So, the micro refers to size, not importance. It may be small but it's still very important, we need them for all health, including metabolism, brain, mental, nerves, muscles, skin, heart, blood, circulation and our immune system. To get specific, these are all your vitamins, minerals, trace minerals and phytonutrients.
Did you know that over 31% of Americans are at risk for a nutritional deficiency! That’s over 1 in 3 people!
Read moreThe Ultimate Guide to the Best Holistic Nutrition Schools
I think one of the biggest questions I get from people is about what nutrition school to attend and how to run a successful private practice business. I thought I would write a blog post first about picking a nutrition school. Also, (and admittedly, a bit selfishly) I see a lot of misinformation out there, especially on Instagram and I wanted to clear some of it up.
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