Do nutritionists have an MD? Here's the crucial difference
                                
                                
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                                According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, registered dietitians must complete a bachelor's degree, an internship, and a national exam, while anyone can technically use the title 'nutritionist' with limited training. This highlights a critical distinction: do nutritionists have an MD? The answer is definitively no; a medical doctor's path is fundamentally different.