MENS' PERFORMANCE NUTRITIONIST

Dietitians (also spelt dietician) are medically trained experts in nutrition. They hold at least a bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, have trained in hospitals. They use the science of nutrition to diagnose, treat and manage illnesses in hospitals, clinics, or other settings, such as sports teams. All Dietitians in the UK are registered healthcare professionals with the Health Care Professions Council and are automatically a Nutritionist as well if they choose to use the title. The title of Dietitian is a protected legal term, similar to a Medical Doctor. It cannot be used without the requisite qualifications. In private practice, Dietitians must hold full professional indemnity insurance. Dietitians must keep your health data secure and in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act and are First Aid trained in both adult’s and children’s basic life support. They may also hold additional qualifications such as medical-legal training.

Nutritionists (as the name suggests) are also experts in nutrition. However, they may have reached their expertise through a variety of routes. This could include a degree, short course, or online certificate. Unfortunately, the term Nutritionist is not a protected title and so scrutiny is needed to make sure you pick the right practitioner. A great thing about Dietitians is that they can also accept medical insurance to pay for appointments. Just check with your provider for further details.

A Dietitian will conduct a full medical history discussing your present and past medical concerns including any medication, or supplements you are taking. Following this, they may complete a nutrition-focused physical examination. They would look for signs of nutrient deficiency such as in your mouth, on the skin, hair, and nails – as well as your overall physical stature. They may also perform an anthropometric assessment. This checks your height, weight, waist, and hip circumference to determine your body composition. During the assessment, further biochemical investigations, such as blood tests, might be ordered to check for nutrition-related deficiencies, or overall health markers, such as blood glucose, lipids or markers of inflammation. You will have the option to send these results to your general practitioner/family doctor or keep them separate. The Dietitian will then ask you about your diet and relay these findings to you in relation to your medical history. They may make suggestions directly to you at the appointment time. But typically, your nutrition, supplementation, and meal plan recommendations are sent following the appointment. If you have specific dietary needs (e.g., Halal, Kosher, Vegan, food intolerances, food allergies etc) these will be addressed at the time of your appointment. After your dietitian appointment Once you receive your nutrition and meal plan, you should follow it closely and keep a food diary (if asked to do so). With this, you should note down all that you eat and drink. You may meet with your Dietitian in person, online, or via the telephone depending on your schedule, or in accordance with your nutrition and health needs.

Our expert nutritionist is able to assess your medical, training and dietary history in conjunction with your Explore test results to provide personalised dietary advice tailored to your health goals and lifestyle. At Miller Health we do not follow any specific dietary philosophy, we tailor our clients’ nutrition to their specific dietary needs as well as their lifestyle. With our extensive network we are able to support you with everything from recipes, meal planning and home delivery services, personal chefs and more.

Personalised nutrition can directly influence stress levels by providing the right macro and micronutrients to combat it. Further, a tailored nutrition plan can indirectly influence other factors, such as sleep quality which further improves stress tolerance. Our experts can provide guidance on foods that promote all aspects of mental well-being.

Yes, we can develop dietary strategies aimed at controlling and reducing high blood pressure. Our Explore test can also reveal one of the key factors of high blood pressure, insulin resistance. With this precise information we can personalise your diet to reduce your blood pressure quickly and effectively.