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Liz Baker, MS, RDN, LMNT
Registered dietitian and mom of two. I’m passionate about helping families and kiddos form positive relationships with food. I help my clients find joy in eating and make nutrition information less complicated so clients feel confident nourishing their bodies!
My background includes working with clients of all ages with a history of eating disorders and disordered eating for the past 7 years. I’ve worked with many kiddos and their families on their journey to recovery, and I truly believe that full recovery is possible.
I hold a Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics, am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist (LMNT) in Nebraska. I’m a member of the International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians (IFEDD).
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
What’s the difference between a Registered Dietitian and a nutritionist?
All dietitians are nutritionists, but not all nutritionists are dietitians. Dietitians are required to have a bachelor’s degree (many have a masters degree and it will soon be a requirement). They are required to complete an internship with at least 1200 hours of supervised clinical work and pass an exam in order to be credentialed with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Dietitians are also required to complete continuing education and many hold state licensure depending on their state’s requirements. Dietitians are qualified to provide medical nutrition therapy for conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, celiac disease, and eating disorders.
While there are quality nutritionists that practice within their scope and provide sound advice, overall, there is less regulation with using the term “nutritionist.” In many states, there are no regulations on the title of nutritionist, so anyone can call themselves one, regardless of their qualification to do so.