Tauranga, Bay of Plenty42 nutritionists near you

To become a nutritionist, you must successfully complete your medical studies, i.e. the 8 years before moving on to a specialisation. It will be sanctioned by a diploma of complementary specialised studies of Nutrition (DESC), the only diploma recognised by the Order of Physicians.
The term nutritionist is not regulated, so technically anyone can call themselves a nutritionist, even without formal training, licence or certification. However, it depends on education, experience and location. In France, there are several training courses to become a nutrition professional. It is possible to attend a medical school or a state-recognised medical faculty. There are also training courses in nutrition with a Bac+2, Bac+3 and Bac+5. The nutritionist must have a thorough knowledge of nutrition. They must also have medical skills to diagnose, identify and anticipate nutrition-related pathologies. He/she remains attentive to the needs of his/her patients in order to give them relevant recommendations.

The nutritionist works in a variety of settings, both face-to-face and online. They can develop specific meal plans according to the patient's goal and need. They can evaluate the effectiveness of a diet and modify it if necessary. The nutritionist can provide expertise and advice to help with muscle gain, weight loss, healthier meal plans, improved sports performance, dietary rebalancing, management of health problems such as high cholesterol and diabetes and better overall health.

The nutritionist is a specialist in diet-related diseases, such as obesity, various eating disorders, diabetes and food allergies. His help is indispensable for health. He can also encourage and motivate his patients to achieve their health goals. In addition, he can give advice on the advantages and disadvantages of diets, specific food trends and the impact they have on health.

The services of a nutritionist are needed to lose weight, learn to eat healthily and keep fit. He can address his services to sportsmen and women, the elderly, adults and children.

It is difficult to find a reliable, trustworthy and effective nutritionist. It is a real headache to search and filter all the options. There are many people who do nutrition. Some are called nutritionists and others are nutritional therapists. The best nutritionists can be found on the StarOfService website. Just select the right professional and follow the steps.

A nutritionist's fees range from €30 to €80 per consultation. Several factors influence the cost of a nutritionist's services: his or her reputation, the different packages per service he or she offers, the type of advice given, the type of dietary follow-up offered, etc.
In addition, social security reimburses 70% of the cost of a nutritionist's consultations. This only concerns the basic rate of €25. Compliance with the coordinated route influences the reimbursement rate, as does the convention sector. This reimbursement rate drops to 30% outside the coordinated route. Excess fees are not subject to reimbursement.

In many countries, anyone can call themselves a nutritionist, so it is important to first know the identifying information of the nutritionist, such as their certifications and approaches. Secondly, it is important to know the costs of their sessions and follow-up visits. Finally, it is necessary to ask for references in order to ensure that the nutritionist's specialties correspond to the objectives set.

- What types of clients does he usually work with?
- How many sessions does he think it will take to see the first improvements?
- What fees does the nutritionist offer and what are the payment terms?
- What specialisations does he/she have?
Different things to know about nutrition What is the difference between Dietitian and Nutritionist?
Nutritionists are the only ones who have the right to prescribe and their consultations are reimbursed by the Social Security. Dieticians are not doctors, whereas nutritionists have additional training in nutrition.
How does a consultation with a nutritionist doctor work?
- He asks the patient about his eating habits, his possible pathology and his history.
- He prescribes complementary examinations to refine his diagnosis
- He explains and informs the patient of the therapeutic strategy to be implemented.
- He can propose dietary follow-ups in order to know the evolution of the patients.
Is the nutritionist reimbursed by social security?
In the case of a nutritionist, it is the Social Security that pays for the consultation. The reimbursement can reach 70% of the basic price of €25, i.e. €17.50 (minus a €1 fixed contribution). However, the level of reimbursement changes according to compliance with the coordinated care pathway and the convention sector. Outside the course, the Social Security cover is 30% of the basic reimbursement price of €25, i.e. 7,50 €. Any excess costs are not reimbursed.