The Difference between an Accredited practicing Dietitian VS a Sports Dietitian!
Spoiler, Eliza is both and can support you in multiple ways whether your goal is improved day-to-day health or peak athletic performance!
Why would you see a dietitian?
A dietitian helps you understand what your body needs and how to fuel it in a way that feels realistic, sustainable and enjoyable! You don’t need to be an athlete to benefit, anyone can experience easier energy, better mood, clearer thinking and more confidence simply by learning how to fuel well. Eliza’s approach is practical and flexible, designed to fit real lives, busy schedules, families, work, and everything in between!
People often come to see a dietitian when they want to:
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Improve energy, concentration and day-to-day wellbeing
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Build sustainable habits around food without restriction
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Manage appetite, cravings, emotional eating or stress eating
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Improve digestion and reduce bloating, reflux or gut discomfort
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Support bone density, muscle mass or healthy ageing
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Navigate nutrition through different life stages (teen years, perimenopause & menopause)
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Manage health conditions (cholesterol, blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, IBS, coeliac disease)
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Support a positive relationship with food and body image
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Improve mood, sleep and immune function through nutrition
Dietitian's bring clarity, evidence-based guidance and personalised support, No fads, No one-size-fits-all, No extremes, No confusion!
What Is a Sports Dietitian? And How Is It Different?
While a dietitian supports general health, a Sports Dietitian adds expertise in:
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Training fuelling strategies for specific sports! Eg. Swimming vs cycling vs team sports
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Sport-specific carbohydrate needs and timing
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Hydration planning in varied environments/race conditions
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Recovery nutrition after training and competition
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Gut training for long events (running, triathlon, swimming, cycling)
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Body composition optimisation for performance
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Injury recovery and muscle retention
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Managing fatigue, under-fuelling and RED-S
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Event nutrition: race-day fuelling, swim meets, tournaments, and travel
This allows athletes to train harder, recover faster, reduce injury risk and perform at their best, with both confidence and consistency. Whether you're aiming for everyday health or peak performance, the right fuelling starts here.
Book your consultation with Eliza now!