Meet Our Team
Dietitian or Nutritionist?
There is a lot of confusion around the difference, and the difference is massive. Dietitians are a regulated profession, meaning we will get struck off, if our advice does not match scientific evidence. Studying to be a Dietitian requires a minimum of 4 years University degree (with most entry ATAR's above 90). Nutritionists are not a regulated profession, and there is no minimum study required. If you have complex needs, or if you want the scientifically supported advice tailored to you, you need a dietitian. You need a dietitian who is recognised as an APD by the Dietitian's Association of Australia
At SS Diets we are a team of experienced dietitians, here to help you navigate the crazy, confusing world of nutrition. Will this work for me? Should I try that diet? Each of our dietitians have worked previously in the acute, hospital setting helping patients eat specifically for their medical condition. From pediatrics to geriatrics, medical to surgical wards, we have seen it all. We are here to help give you specific, scientifically supported nutrition information based on your current medical history. Click on our photos below to read more!
There is a lot of confusion around the difference, and the difference is massive. Dietitians are a regulated profession, meaning we will get struck off, if our advice does not match scientific evidence. Studying to be a Dietitian requires a minimum of 4 years University degree (with most entry ATAR's above 90). Nutritionists are not a regulated profession, and there is no minimum study required. If you have complex needs, or if you want the scientifically supported advice tailored to you, you need a dietitian. You need a dietitian who is recognised as an APD by the Dietitian's Association of Australia
At SS Diets we are a team of experienced dietitians, here to help you navigate the crazy, confusing world of nutrition. Will this work for me? Should I try that diet? Each of our dietitians have worked previously in the acute, hospital setting helping patients eat specifically for their medical condition. From pediatrics to geriatrics, medical to surgical wards, we have seen it all. We are here to help give you specific, scientifically supported nutrition information based on your current medical history. Click on our photos below to read more!
Alexandra McClelland
Qualifications: BSc (Nutr & Psyc) Graduate Diploma Biomedical Science MSc (Nutrition & Dietetics) University of Wollongong |
Penny Weigand
Qualifications B Int. Studies University of Western Sydney B Nutrition & Dietetics University of Wollongong |
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