A Nutritionist is that medical professional who is dedicated to making us feel good by looking good, that is, he is the one who studies human nutrition and its relationship with those chemical, biological, and metabolic processes that develop in the human body and from which the body composition and health of each one will derive.
Health professional who is in charge of studying human nutrition in connection with the processes that take place in the body in order to establish the best diet for each person
He is also often referred to as a dietitian or nutritionist, depending on the Spanish-speaking region to which he belongs.
In other words, nutrition (the process through which organisms assimilate food in order to maintain optimal growth, function and maintenance of vital functions) is the primary occupation of the nutritionist.
The nutritionist, every time he takes care of a patient, will try to know in depth how he eats, his habits, the good and the bad, he will also study his physique, weight, height and genetic inheritance. With this clear picture, you will be able to tell your patient which is the best way to follow, for example if the consultation is to lose weight, to gain some of it, or failing that, to eat in a healthier way.
In addition to the recommendations on food, what should be ingested according to the case of consultation, you can also prescribe medication for your patient and also indicate the practice of a study.
Today there is more concern about eating better
In recent years, especially, the issue of good health, closely linked to good nutrition, has become the concern of most people on the planet and therefore the occupation of nutritionist has gained greater importance. Wearing a healthy body without neglecting the health benefits of eating a balanced diet is the mission and ultimate goal that the nutritionist will pursue every time a patient visits him / her.
A recurring belief that circulates in these times is that diseases such as cancer, diabetes and even heart problems could be the direct cause of a poor diet or an unbalanced diet in some aspects, while its counterpart supposes that if it is carried a balanced diet and is accompanied by physical exerciseThen life expectancy will grow, as will the well-being of the person who follows and practices both issues.
Nutritional problems in some parts of the world demand the promotion of public policies in this regard
But there is also a reverse today, and as people's concern for eating better has grown, it is also a reality that in many parts of the world, there are very serious nutritional problems.
In many countries, especially underdeveloped ones, we find ourselves with the problem of nutrient shortage that makes it impossible for the body to stay healthy, basically, because poverty rules and low-income people cannot access adequate and necessary food, while in other parts of the planet there is an excess consumption of nutrients that generates another serious condition such as obesity.
For example, the issue of nutrition, let's say good nutrition, should be a state issue and a government policy that cannot be disregarded and an integral part of the public policies that are promoted at the health level.
Having a population that eats well will be absolutely positive for that nation because it will be able to develop accordingly and it will undoubtedly lower the mortality rate and health problems.
Nutritionists' proposals generally focus on three aspects: balance, variety and moderation as far as food is concerned; His specific knowledge about food groups and the ideal combinations of nutrients, once the patient's body composition has been studied, will allow the nutritionist to create a balanced diet for his patient that will help him in the physical and mental aspects.
On the other hand, it is a reality that the different stages of life will demand the consumption of different types of nutrients and therefore approaching a nutritionist will be a good way to know for sure what we have to eat and what not at a certain age.
