What's the difference between a nutritional therapist, a nutritionist and a dietician?

Newspaper articles written by nutritionists, for example, never include a job description. Therefore, I thought it would be useful for you to be able to distinguish between these different roles.

Nutritional therapists apply an evidence-based, nutrition-focused approach to address numerous, complex health conditions, as well as a variety of health goals. They regard everyone as individual, with their own unique health histories, emotional background and lifestyle choices. They never recommend nutritional therapy as a substitute for medical advice received from your healthcare provider. They are trained to always refer all clients with 'red flag' signs or symptoms to their healthcare provider. Please take note, anyone can call themselves a nutritional therapist. Seek out those who are registered with reputable professional bodies, including The Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP) or The British Association of Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT).

Nutritionists, or nutrition scientists as they may also be termed, generally work in research, education or industry, for example the food industry. It is wise to approach those who are registered with the UK Voluntary Register for Nutritionists (UKVRN), as their educational bodies have been accredited by the Association for Nutrition.

Dieticians work either in the National Health Service or in private practice, where they treat complex conditions such as diabetes, food allergies and intolerances, IBS, eating disorders, chronic fatigue, malnutrition, kidney failure and bowel diseases. They are trained to assess, diagnose and treat medical conditions. They must registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).