What Distinguishes And Unites A Nutritionist In The West And In Russia?

What does nutritionology do? What is common between a nutritionist in the West and in Russia? And what is the difference between them? Only people who have seriously studied this topic can answer these questions, and even then not all of them. Meanwhile, interest in various kinds of diets and proper nutrition is growing every year.

What does nutritionology do?

Food is the basis of the life of the body, without it a person will live only a couple of months.

Let's consider specific concepts.

The cells of the body absorb and digest nutrients from food. In the gastrointestinal tract, the substances necessary for the body are absorbed, but what biochemical reactions take place at the same time, what elements food breaks down in the stomach, and how this helps the life and growth of cells, was not entirely clear before. Now these questions are under the scrutiny of nutritionists.

The relationship of a complete or deficient diet to human health and longevity is a broad topic. Nutriciology answers the question: “Why choose nutritious and rich in vitamins and minerals food, without the regular intake of which the body fails and works at its limit?”.

A noticeable difference between Russia and abroad is the assignment of a profession at the state level and job opportunities in various fields. But nutritionists from all countries are united by the desire to help a person reduce the risks of diseases, restore and maintain their health by correcting nutrition and lifestyle.

Nutrition is looking for a way to longevity and a high quality of human life without concomitant diseases. The body can function without drugs if it receives the necessary elements with food.

5 principles on which the work of a nutritionist is based

1. Adjust the diet, lifestyle, rest and sports load.

2. Not just to give advice, but to teach and explain. The nutritionist shares knowledge and educational materials with the client, in accordance with the principles of generally accepted coaching, professional nutritionist training. The format of communication is agreed in advance.

3. The nutritionist assists and accompanies the client. Prepares a recovery plan to make the client feel comfortable. The coach supports and accompanies the client while the client goes through the program. The basis of success is trust and joint work in conjunction with the client + nutritionist.

4. Recommendations of a nutritionist should be carried out in compliance with the copyright for methods and protocols, the correct indication of the primary source and links to relevant scientific studies. Use of testimonials and/or test results is permitted.

5. The nutritionist constantly studies new materials and participates in the work of the professional community, is open to new knowledge and knows how to professionally share information with colleagues.

Ethical standards of the nutritionist

• Personal example.

The nutritionist shows a living example of proper nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and the practical applicability of recommendations.

• Politeness and upbringing.

The nutritionist communicates without discrimination based on gender, age or nationality and without judgment of any type of client's diet. You can compare the work of a nutritionist with a psychologist.

• Do not rush.

The coach gradually introduces changes into the client's life. One client is ready to change immediately, another will take a week or a month to accept a new one. To do this, the nutritionist has the HealthCoaching approach and Behavior Design in his arsenal.

• To each his own approach.

The nutritionist adapts the new rules to the age, eating habits and lifestyle of a particular person.

• Effort, not violence.

The “whatever it takes” result will not lead to a long-term health and energy-rich life. The best strategy in the work of a nutritionist is the art of progressive steps.

• Awareness.

A nutritionist will tell you how to be attentive to the sensations in the body, stay in a joyful mood and enjoy the process of ongoing changes.

Profession of a nutritionist abroad

Nutritional consultants appeared in the US and European countries during World War II. They were faced with the task of thinking over the diet and equipping the military and civilians with full-fledged products in the difficult conditions of hostilities.

After the end of the war, nutrition science found links between good nutrition and human health, which was relevant during the period of food shortages and the recovery of victims on the battlefields.

Further nutriciology studied the assimilation of food components by the body. Now a nutritionist in Europe and America is researching the effect of nutrition on the human body. Nutritionists work on programs to improve the population.

A nutritionist in the USA is a specialist with a higher education in the field of nutrition. To be accredited, a nutritionist completes 1,000 hours of supervised practice, passes exams that cover a wide range of scientific nutrition research and applied clinical topics.

Registered nutritionists work in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and other health care settings.

Areas of work of nutritionists in the West

Clinical Nutrition

• Work in inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Working with the elderly, infants, adolescents and pregnant women.

• Work in specific medical specialties.

Power management

Provision of healthy nutrition consulting services (hospitals, businesses, schools, restaurants, hotels, spas).

Public Health

• Work with federal government organizations such as USDA and FDA.

• Working with state and local agencies in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) programs.

Nutrition education

• Working with state boards of education and nutrition/health.

• Providing business education and health programs for business.

• Work in research settings, control of clinical trials and interventions.

Private Practice / Consulting

• Providing consulting services to clients in the areas of:

• diabetes management;

• weight management;

• eating disorders;

• sports nutrition.

• Providing consulting services to clients in fitness clubs/spas.

Business

Jobs in marketing, public relations, quality control and research and development for:

• food manufacturers;

• nutraceutical companies;

• pharmaceutical companies;

• food service providers;

• trade associations;

International food organizations

• US AID;

• CARE;

• Peace Corps;

• Oxfam;

• CenterofFoodSafety[MOU1].

The regulation of the profession abroad is carried out with the help of certain documents, here are some of them: MedicalArt, RegulatedHealthProfessionsact.

Where to study nutrition abroad

Universities and study programs

• NHC - Natural Health Care College

• CNM-College of Naturopathic Medicine

• ION-Institute for Optimum Nutrition

Graduates become members of professional communities:

• bant.org.uk

• www.nna-uk.com

• www.associationfornutrition.org

Remote courses: www.fernstudium-direkt.de

It makes sense to wait for places in the DGE, and in the meantime visit any Heilpraktikerschule in the area, getting a naturopathic education: www.dge.de

DGE is the safety standard. A nutritionist passes an exam and receives a certificate-insurance. DGE offers its legal protection in practice, requiring loyalty and compliance with insurance standards.

To receive insurance, you need one of the following:

• Heilpraktiker + DGE.

• Diatassistentin + DGE.

If you want to be a consultant with insurance, then you can get by with Heilpraktiker and / or Ernährungsberatung + DGE.

Diätassistent are several times more in demand on the market than Ernährungberaterin.

TOEFL may be required for admission to international students:

• Canadian School of Natural Nutrition (CSNN).

• Edison Institute of Nutrition.

• The Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN).

• Pacific Rim College.

• International Academy of Applied Health.

• Living Energy.

• AliveAcademy.

Not all of these schools have online programs.

But at this link holisticnutritionhub.ca you can find a list of online schools:

• CSNN.

• Alive Academy, Nutraphoria (School of Holistic Nutrition).

• Edison Institute of Nutrition.

• International College Of Natural Health & Traditional Chinese Medicine.

The most popular among Russian-speaking people are:

• Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts.

• American College of Health Sciences.

• Hawthorn University.

• Portland Community College.

• Huntington University of Health Sciences.

• Nutrition Therapy Institute.

• University of Bridgeport (phased out).

• University of Natural Health.

• New York Chiropractic College.

• Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

• The Institute of functional medicine (IFM), which can only be accessed by specialists with a license for medical and paramedical specialties. Without a license, you can study on coaching programs.

Profession of a nutritionist in Russia

Nata Gonchar is the founder of MIII, president of the Association of Nutritionists and Health Coaches.

• Technologies have appeared so that a person can manage health and well-being.

• People want to be confident in the competence of their nutritionist.

• An individual approach to health is the only true way.

• A nutritionist today should be able to see the relationship between the psyche and health.

• A readiness for preventive measures comes to society, people are ready to turn to nutritionists BEFORE getting sick.

• I personally see a great increase in interest in the root causes of disease in diet and lifestyle.

• Most have already eaten fast food, the trend today is juices, salads and a balanced diet.

• They began to listen to Ayurveda, we managed to transfer the ancient knowledge to reality and get results.

In our country, the profession is also gaining popularity. People pay more attention to the diet, think about how to eat tasty and healthy in order to fill the body with useful substances. In addition, modern Russians know that the absence of extra pounds equals excellent health, so they strive to maintain a normal weight. This creates a demand for experts who help choose a diet based on the health characteristics of a particular person.

Nutritionists are invited to the staff of private clinics, beauty and health centers, fitness clubs where people who keep fit and monitor their weight apply.

A nutritionist provides professional nutritional advice that is scientifically proven to increase life expectancy.

The income of nutrition experts depends on personal interest, promotion of services in social networks, reputation among customers.

Nata Gonchar is the founder of MII, president of the Association of Nutritionists and Health Coaches.

1. Private and group consultations.

2. Creation of branded training programs.

3. Creation of professional development programs.

4. Opening a healthy food or delivery cafe.

5. Development of menus and dishes for the task.

6. Partner duet with a doctor.

7. Writing and promoting books.

8. Organization of events, work with corporate customers.

9. Opening a clinic, store, affiliate program.

Courses are available on the online education portal Getcourse. The program consists of 4 modules. Each module has 5-7 department-weeks, which include lectures and homework.

The student receives 7 lessons per week. If you wish, you can take a self-examination test at the end of the week. The future nutritionist takes a mandatory test at the end of each module and, based on the test, receives an intermediate certificate

In numbers, this is:

• Lecture part: 311.5 hours of video lessons

• Practical part: 260 hours drawing up, application of nutrition protocols.

Practice.

The student receives skills in counseling, working with questionnaires, compiling a diet and analyzing specific cases. Assignments are given weekly by the course supervisor, a certified nutritionist. After the end of each module, students complete independent tasks in small groups or pairs during the week.

Food accompaniment.

On the fifth month of training, the development of nutrition protocols begins, their correction to the needs of the client, testing diets on oneself and fixing the results. The work is done in a chat.

Feedback.

Mentors host webinars to take questions from students and answer them during lecture videos in the comments or in the work stream chat during expert hours.

A group of students chatting in Telegram. In addition to students, there is a curator (helps with organizational issues, posts news) and a tutor (supports in learning and answers questions about the program).

Business course.

The annual course in nutrition ends with a module on the monetization of professional knowledge and skills. Students are taught how to create a personal brand, build a business model, manage social networks (including Instagram), properly design their own projects and ideas.

Nata Gonchar - Founder of MII, President of the Association of Nutritionists and Health Coaches.

1. Active Nutritionist/Dietitian.

2. Fitness trainer.

3. Moms on maternity leave.

4. Cosmetologists.

5. Psychologists.

6. Doctors.

Everyone who responds to work with food as with medicine!

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Prospects for the development of nutrition

Chudakov S.Yu., Candidate of Medical Sciences, member of the working group on public health of the commission on quality of life and health protection of the Social Platform of WFP "United Russia".