Q: Is there a difference in working with a registered dietitian vs a nutritionist? Yes! Registered dietitians have extensive training in the science of nutrition. The requirements to become a dietitian include: -Master's degree from an accredited university including the following coursework: anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, chemistry, organic chemistry, microbiology, statistics, medical nutrition therapy, food science, metabolism, and more -Completion of at least 1200 hours of supervised practice in various locations including: inpatient hospital settings, outpatient clinics, foodservice, community, among others -Pass a national board exam -Required completion of at least 75 continuing education hours every 5 years -Recognized by professional sport organizations, hospitals, schools, and government organizations Nutritionists have no formal training or education requirements. Since the title is unregulated, anyone can call themselves a nutritionist. Nutritionists are able to provide general nutrition recommendations (i.e. eat your fruits and vegetables,), however cannot provide specific sports or medical nutrition recommendations.

Q: Do you provide meal plans? I do not provide cookie cutter meal plans. If you are looking for more structured support, we can create a flexible meal plan together. This would take your food preferences, daily schedule, riding/training routine, nutrition needs, etc into account. At the end of the day, we're all human and life happens. If unexpected dinners or travel plans come up, we'll discuss tools to help you feel confident in knowing what to eat instead of confused, stressed, or guilty.