Can a Dietitian Diagnose? The Crucial Difference Between Nutrition vs. Medical Diagnosis
                                
                                
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                                According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, registered dietitians are uniquely qualified to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy, but can a dietitian diagnose a medical disease? The answer is a resounding no; providing a medical diagnosis is outside their legal and professional scope of practice.