Frequently asked question
Do I need a dietitian to start a new diet?
Short answer: Not always — but it becomes important if you have a health condition, take medication, or are considering a highly restrictive plan.
Detailed explanation
Healthy adults making moderate changes (like following a general Mediterranean or DASH pattern) can often start safely with good written guidance. A dietitian or clinician becomes important for pregnancy, diabetes or other medication management, kidney or liver conditions, a history of disordered eating, or before starting a very restrictive diet like a strict ketogenic plan.
Related questions
Are online diet plans safe?
How to identify a safe weight-loss program