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Which of the following would be a good source of nutritional information?
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What type of qualification would you look for if you seek Medical Nutritional Counseling?
A
PhD in Nutrition.
B
MD
C
DO
D
RDN
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Understand the context of the question: Medical Nutritional Counseling is a specialized field that involves providing dietary advice and interventions tailored to medical conditions.
Identify the qualifications listed in the question: PhD in Nutrition, MD, DO, and RDN. Each of these represents a different type of expertise.
Clarify the role of an RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist): An RDN is a healthcare professional specifically trained and credentialed to provide evidence-based nutritional counseling, including for medical conditions.
Differentiate the other qualifications: A PhD in Nutrition focuses on research and academic expertise, while MD (Doctor of Medicine) and DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) are medical doctors who may not have specialized training in nutrition unless pursued additionally.
Conclude that the most appropriate qualification for Medical Nutritional Counseling is RDN, as it directly aligns with the required expertise in nutrition and dietetics.
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