• cymbal_king@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    Yes, the largest factor for reducing body weight is calorie balance. Yes, there are nuances as other commenters point out about different effects on your body. But a lot of the discussion in this thread is really low quality and sources are few and far between.

    I highly recommend Harvard’s Nutrition Source for high quality science-based information on diet. The language is very accessible as well.

    If you have specific questions about your health and diet, I’d suggest speaking with a Registered Dietician (RD). They are licensed medical professionals who specialize in this.

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      4 months ago

      For those who are unaware:
      Registered Dieticians are different than Nutritionists

      Registered Dieticians are well educated (as of now, requires a Masters of Nutrition degree), and have to take continual education and bi-yearly license renewal tests, to stay relevant and up-to-date.

      Nutritionists can literally be anybody who wants to call themselves a Nutritionist. No education/training/credentials necessary.

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        Registered Dieticians are well educated (as of now, requires a Masters of Nutrition degree), and have to take continual education and bi-yearly license renewal tests, to stay relevant and up-to-date.

        Nutritionists can literally be anybody who wants to call themselves a Nutritionist. No education/training/credentials necessary.

        This is so true. I would also add that you tend to find more “Nutritionists” on social media pushing bad info. They are basically the chiropractors of the nutrition world.