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What Are the Required Skills of a Nutritionist?

by   Amanda Clary

Can You Call Yourself a Nutritionist Even If You Do Not Have a License?

In the United States, various states have different standards for licensed
nutritionists.  Some states have special certifications and award a
special license so you can practice as a legitimate nutritionist.

So before you can call yourself a nutritionist, you need to pass the
certifications and licensure requirements set by a particular state where
you want to practice professionally.  Do not follow the practices of some
unscrupulous individuals who call themselves nutritionists even if they do
not have a license.

Why Quack Nutritionists Abound?

Some people call themselves nutritionists on the wrong assumption that
they are advocating a dietary theory which they recommend to their
clients. These so-called nutritionists normally sell dietary supplements
or have developed supplements which they sell online.  Because of their
supposed expertise on the subject, they want to be known as nutritionists
even if they do not have a license.

There are also other individuals who earned a so-called certification from
a professional organization.  Because they have a certificate, they market
themselves as nutritionists in order to attract clients.  Their title also
gives legitimacy to the products or supplements they sell online.

Legal Implications of Misrepresenting Yourself

You can face legal consequences if you call yourself a nutritionist even
if you do not have a license.  You can face a misdemeanor charge if you
get caught.  The courts can also impose a fine or a conviction if found
guilty of misrepresentation.

So you must not call yourself a nutritionist if you do not have the right
certification or license from a specific state.  You can only have a
legitimate practice if you have a license.

The Limits of Your License

Even if you have a license, professional regulatory authorities can impose
certain limitations on your practice as a nutritionist. You need to know
the allowed and disallowed practices so you can avoid losing your
professional license.

As a nutritionist, you are allowed to evaluate the standards of food and
nutrition services.  You can also assess the dietary needs of individuals
and help them to meet these needs.  You can also establish a service where
you can provide nutrition counseling and management.

There are also practices that are not allowed in your license.  These
practices include selling vitamins and marketing commercial supplements to
the public.  You are also barred to provide nutritional advice that does
not adhere to accepted standards.  Lastly, you can not influence a client
to adhere to a product or service if it indicates a conflict of interest
on your part.

About the Author

Amanda Clary writes a non commercial blog focused on her experience on
helping her family and friends to eat healthy. She is a “Nutritionist for
Hobby” and writes on the “nutrition certification blog” to help people learn how to get
certified and learn all the aspects related to this job (Skills,
requisites, everyday problems, upgrading, etc…).

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Can you believe 2009 is almost over.  As I talked with one of my boot campers this week we were discussing fitness trends for 2010. As I look ahead to 2010 I see some emerging trends that will be picking up steam and some that are going to be dying.

1. More emphasis on strength training: strength training is getting closer everyday to being accepted as the most effective exercise mode for losing body fat.  TV shows like the Biggest Loser (my wife fave) are introducing many people to the understanding, that weight training isn’t what is causing people to look “bulky and hulk-ish,” but rather the extra fat that is on top of the muscle.

2. Long distance running will continue becoming less popular for weight loss purposes: there are millions of American’s who are torturing themselves by running long distances in hopes of losing their muffin tops and reducing the size of their thighs. More people are going to realize that this isn’t a very effective way of losing body fat.

3. Running races will continue to boom: this might sound contradictory to the one above, but the allure and challenge that running a marathon, or a 10K brings is very powerful.  The desire to beat your last 5K run is a challenge many want to accomplish.  Running races provide a start and end and give instant feedback about how well you did.

4. Triathlons will continue to gain popularity: triathlon participation has exploded the past decade and will continue to gain momentum. The idea of cross training with 3 different activities is attractable to many people and the challenge that is brings to the person is very exciting and addicting. I think triathlons are great, especially the short distance races, but caution those who just swim, bike, and run for their exercise. You need to be doing some total body strength training, core training, and do a lot of work moving side to side and backwards to make sure your body doesn’t get overuse injuries.

5. Time efficient workouts: our lives aren’t going to be slowing down anytime soon, and we will have less time to devote to working out. 30-45 minute workouts will become the norm and people will realize that 60-90 min workouts are the thing of the past and aren’t necessary to get results.

6. Convenience is key: programs that are quick and easy to use and follow will gain popularity. Right now P90X is the hottest selling fitness product and it is a follow along DVD series that you can do at home with a set of dumbbells and a pull up bar.

7.  Exertainment: videos games like the Wii Fit will continue to be popular and new games and toys will be made that make working out fun and entertaining.  I still haven’t seen many of these new technologies actually get people working out very hard, but something like the Wii Fit is definitely better than sitting on the couch playing video games!

8.  Well designed group fitness programs: small and larger group training will continue to increase since the economy is making it difficult to pay $400-$800/month on a personal trainer.  The participants will get the knowledge and expertise of the trainer, but also the support and accountability from the group.  Side note: many gym group fitness programs DON’T fall under this category by my standards.  If someone is going to a class and just following the workout that the instructor is doing from the stage, then I feel like it falls short.  Each person in a class needs to be building friendships, be held accountable for their actions, have constant interaction with the trainer, be taught proper nutrition, and be able to have access to the trainer who is instructing.  This is why my Oklahoma City Boot Camp program is so popular and why many have a health club membership at the same time as being part of my Fun Bootcamp.

9.  Millions of more people will get suckered in to buying the latest and greatest ab gadget, and fat loss supplement. In 2010  millions and millions of more people will post on craigslist trying to sell these gimmicky products after they have been sitting around for the past year :

10.  Buy local or grow your own: As the truth becomes more widespread about where our food is coming from and how toxic and dangerous it is to our bodies, more people will “go green” and support their local farmers.  As grassroot documentaries like Food Inc (a must watch DVD!) gain popularity we will realize that we are voting with our paychecks each time we go to the grocery store.  If everyone decided they weren’t going to by Tyson chicken because of the awful conditions the animals are in, and the poor quality of the food, and instead by the free range chickens at the local farmers market or at the local dairy and beef farm, Tyson would either go out of business or adapt to the demands of the buyers.

10.  Kids fitness: With the obesity rate in children skyrocketing and adult onset diabetes now found in many children, there is going to be a huge emphasis on helping kids eat better and move more… but as I always talk about in this blog, it starts with YOU buying the right foods for the house, and being the example of healthy living through exercise and eating right.

11.  Project-X: with 2010 upon us I will be setting Project-X in motion.

Again as always having a blast bringing you my latest thoughts and inspirations hope you enjoyed my last post for 2010.

So when it comes to fat-loss it can get overwhelming with all of the information floating around.  But let’s not forget that losing fat is simply a matter of creating a negative energy balance.

Simplified version, if we burn more calories than we take in on a daily basis, we’ll lose weight. No rocket-science here just all weight loss concepts revealed. Yet, most people are so worried about what types of carbs to avoid, which cardio machine to use, how many reps and sets work best for weight training, if their Nike Shox match their Under Armour shorts or if they should rock the hat instead (okay maybe that’s just me)

Our community is constantly searching for the quick fix, the  next best diet, the greatest fat burning workouts, fat burning supplements, advice from fitness experts, opinions from everyday people on fat loss forums that couldn’t tell their a*s from a hole in the ground.

To tell you the truth, there are literally THOUSANDS of ways to successfully burn fat and lose weight. Some are better than others, but nonetheless, there are a mega-load of methods that can get the job done. What we forget is that it still comes down to burning more calories than we take in over a period of time.

STOP! Over thinking the process, and follow these simple steps to creating a calorie deficit in your body.

• While keeping everything else the same, we can create a negative energy balance by eating less food

• While keeping everything else the same, we can create a deficit by exercising more (or more intensely)

• Or we can do both more effectively

Which one of these is the best?

Depends entirely on the individual, but assuming you don’t enjoy starving yourself day in and day out…and most people are way too busy to workout 10+ hours each week…I would have to suggest both cutting your calorie intake and burning more calories through an intense workout.

Look at it this way – creating a deficit of 1,000 calories per day simply by eating less and without changing anything else, you will have in theory burned off an extra 7,000 calories in 1 week. This would only equal a whopping 2 lbs of body fat. Not very satisfying at all…and who wants to eat 1,000 LESS calories each day for an entire week – no bueno.

That last paragraph sums up why people who do crash-diets almost always fail in the long run. It’s flat out too hard to be that disciplined for much longer than a day or two, let alone the months it would take to make significant body transformations.

Exercising more, without changing anything else in your day to day routine, would probably be an easier option, at least for me. But again, I could only last a few weeks before I’d get lazy or burn myself out…not to mention I hardly have time as it is. Plus, you have to workout like an absolute maniac to burn an extra 1,000 calories per day.

It should be clear by now that the best and fastest way to lose body fat – both short term and long term – is to lower the amount of calories you’re eating AND burn more calories through working out.

Theoretically, the more calories you cut through diet and the larger amount of calories you burn with exercise, the larger the energy deficit you create…and the faster you can burn body fat.

Remember this simple equation and if you’re not getting the fat loss results you want, STOP over thinking it – you’re either putting too much sh*t in your mouth, not exercising properly (this could be not working out consistently, not exercising hard enough or not following the right workout plan) or both.

Trust me you are not cursed, your genetics aren’t the reason behind your failed fat loss and you’re not doomed…it just takes an honest, no-nonsense assessment, a  few tweaks to your nutrition plan, workout routine or both…and you’ll be on your way to a tight body in no time. It really IS that simple.

Class Dismissed!

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So I am really excited about this post for several reason but I am also sorry I didn’t write it sooner.

As a fitness professional I am expected to know everything about nutrition, food labels, and how to shop at the grocery store…  Well I do. But what I don’t  know is how you can make grocery shopping enjoyable, cheap, and speedy. And to be honest how many of us have time to read the labels to make sure we are actually eating something healthy.

If you would of asked me six months ago to explain my grocery shopping experience it would go something like this.

• Spending two days in a recipe book (I have A.D.D. small shiny things distract me) it does take two days
• Finally coming to the realization that everything takes too many ingredients and making a list of the same old repeated meals
• Shopping for two weeks worth of dinners just wondering if I can suffer through one more night of  fish and broccoli
• Spending two hours shopping going from the bread to the milk then back to the bread (you may know what Wal-mart I shop at)
• Cussing under my breath at the broken cart because it keeps steering itself towards on coming traffic (I can’t fix this problem just had to throw it in)
• Then spending way to much $$$ on boring meals

OK so you get the point. I’m sure your experience is the same or even worse especially if you have kids.

I have good news I know how to turn that shopping experience into this shopping experience…

• Pre-made grocery list for any size family
• Weekly meals that are never repeated
• The healthiest low fat ingredients (perfect for my boot campers wanting to shed some extra weight)
• You can expect to pay no more than $35-$40 at the grocery store for one weeks worth of dinners.
• Less time at the grocery store because everything is listed in its section of the store (I now spend about 20 minutes shopping for two weeks worth of meals)
• Easy to change out meals if you have a picky eater in the family
• Your shopping cart will look like a nutritionist went with you to the store.
• Great tasting meals
• More time with the family because the meals take just a few short minutes to make.

My SECRET WEAPON is a site called —–> E-Mealz.com

(Read the entire post it is sure to make your life a lot easier)

There are just so many amazing features to this program, you will be amazed!

With E-Mealz, not only will you be saving time by not having to plan your meals out, but the meals are extremely easy to make that you will also save time in the kitchen. Most importantly? The menus are designed to be easy on your wallet so while we’re all feeling the pinch of the economic crisis, E-Mealz will help you to greatly reduce your grocery bills. Doesn’t get much better than that!

Another thing I love about the service is the variety. I used to make the same, boring meals over and over again for lack of ideas. With E-Mealz, you will get a new set of meals each week and your family will never get tired of the same boring meals that you used to prepare.

There are dozens of plans to choose from. They even have the points system plan, which gives you points information for everything you serve. If you’ve done Weight Watchers, you know it can be tough to figure out how many points are in a homemade recipe. Once again, another time saver! Just look at the menu for the day, program the points into your tracker and wham… blam… your done!

When something is so quick and and easy  it usually suffers in the taste category, kind of like this protein bar I have been choking on for the last two hours. Great source of protein but smells like… well, you get the idea.

Not with E-Mealz the meals are not only easy to prepare and low-cost, but they are absolutely delicious.

You can customize your plan to fit your family’s needs. Choose your plan by store, by how many people you will be feeding, by specialties such as low-carb, vegetarian, low fat, and more.

Now, let me explain how the plans work once you subscribe. Each week, you’ll be given a menu to print out that lists all of the meals for the week. Then, you’ll have a second sheet that lists the items you need to purchase for each meal.

What I love about the set-up is that the grocery list items are numbered by meal. So, for example, let’s say your family plans to eat out one night during the week and you don’t need meal #5 on your list. You simply run down your grocery list and cross off all of the items that have a #5 listed next to them.

Items are also listed by aisle, so you don’t have to pour over your list trying to find a frozen food item that’s mixed in with a dry goods item. It’s so easy! Click here to see a sample for any of the available plans.

Okay, here’s the part that I know you’re going to love the most. Are you ready to hear how much it will cost you to get all of the above services? To make your life easier and save you money at the store? $1.25 per week!!! Can you believe that? Told you I was excited about this review.

There’s something far more important than anything I’ve mentioned here that you get when you use E-Mealz: More time with your family. Dinners together at the table (so important!). And less stress so you can enjoy that time even more. You can’t put a price on that!

Dave Ramsey and Trainer B. approve this message.

Hope you enjoyed this review and seriously go check out E-Mealz it is a huge time and money saver.

After shopping healthy be sure to check Oklahoma City’s #1 Boot Camp for all your fat burning needs.

Trainer B.

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This Simple Procedure You Must Complete Before You Begin Any Diet or Exercise Program This might be the most important post in my blog, even though it has nothing to do with calories, protein, carbohydrates, fats, cardio, weights or anything else related to nutrition or training. See, there is a simple, but critical procedure that must be completed before you lift a weight, jog a mile, start a nutrition program or even set foot in the gym or boot camp. If you successfully complete this procedure, the nutrition and training will psychologically become easy and a lean body will soon follow. But If you ignore this step- like most people do- you are destined to fail no matter what you do or how hard you try, this can also be applied to any life situation not just fitness and health. This crucial first step is goal setting. A lot has been said and written about goal setting- entire books have been devoted to the subject- but the truth is, most people never decide exactly what they want. Some people give their goals a quick thought , but never get specific and commit their dreams and  desires to writing. “Most people,” says Denis Waitley, author of The Psychology of Winning, “spend more time planning a party, studying the newspaper or making a Christmas list than they do planning their lives.” According to Zig Ziglar, an expert on goal setting and one of the nation’s most respected motivational speakers, only 3% of Americans have actually taken the time and effort necessary to put their goals to paper. This is unfortunate because the number one reason for failure in losing body fat is the lack of a clearly defined, goal.  Zig Ziglar compares not having goals to shooting at a target with a blindfold on. “How could you possibly hit a target you can’t even see?” says Zig. If you don’t know where you’re going, you’re probably not going to end up anywhere! Action without planning is the number cause of failure. The Difference Between Knowing What To Do and Doing What You Know in Nutrition and exercise can be confusing subjects, so when you first get started, the initial challenge is that you don’t know what to do. Now that you have my program and boot camp at your finger tips, knowing what to do will no longer be a problem. But, gaining knowledge is only half the battle. The far greater challenge for most people is applying that knowledge and taking action.  Goals are the bridges that span this gap. Goals, when properly planted in the subconscious mind, produce action. (Check out “The Secret 2006″ for more on this) Goals create energy and motivation. Goals get you out of bed early in the morning and into boot camps or the gym. The secret to staying motivated all the time is to set emotionally super charged goals- in writing- and to stay totally focused on those goals day and night, without taking your eyes off them. A goal with a purpose is the fuel that propels you forward. The behaviors that are produced by subconscious conditioning are more commonly referred to as habits. Fortunately, you can re-program your subconscious mind with positive instructions and become a creature of positive habit, just as easily as you have become a victim of negative habits. It all begins with a conscious decision and written goals. The Power of the Thought After being a part of many deep water rescues and life threatening situations, I have become firmly convinced that the most important part of saving someones life or getting in great shape is simply making up your mind to do so. You get in shape by setting goals and thinking about them all day long. I know that sounds a little strange, but stay with me for a minute and I’ll explain. I’m not saying you can simply “think yourself thin.” No amount of positive thinking will work without action. Obviously you have to exercise (join a gym or boot camp in your area)and eat the right foods. What I’m suggesting is that if you don’t focus your mental energies properly, even the best diet and training program won’t help because you will always “sabotage” yourself. Did you ever wonder why you have lapses and breakdowns in “willpower?” Or why some days you just can’t drag yourself to the gym? Or why you “fall off the wagon” completely? Or why you can’t say “no” to those chocolate chip cookies ? It’s because negative programming in your subconscious mind is controlling your behavior. This is not a “new age,” “Pollyanna” or “pie-in-the-sky” mentality- there’s a valid scientific reason why goal setting works. It works because it harnesses the awesome power of your subconscious mind, and your subconscious mind guides your behavior. WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS?