02 Aug Is it worth paying for a nutritionist?
What can a dietitian nutritionist from our offices provide that YouTube, Tik-Tok, and Instagram can’t? Why not Google the “best diet” for your particular needs? With AI, what can an RDN provide that you can’t get from ChatGPT?
Recently, Colorado legislated against using AI in healthcare, the first state to do so. There are many layers to this onion, but the bottom line is this: AI in healthcare is discriminatory (as are Google search algorithms, YouTube video feeds and more). As The Compliancy Group writes, “In the healthcare system, algorithmic processes used to predict what patient populations will need more healthcare in the future than others, can lead to inaccurate decisions that can harm one group over another.”
So, what are you paying for when you see a registered dietitian nutritionist?
When you work with one of the Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) at our practice, you’re not just paying for a meal plan or a one-time chat. You’re investing in personalized, science-based support that’s rooted in you — your health, your goals, your real life. There is no one-size-fits-all plan.
According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, RDNs are the only nutrition professionals licensed and credentialed to provide medical nutrition therapy for conditions like:
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Digestive issues (IBS, Crohn’s)
- Heart health and cardiovascular disease
- Disordered eating and eating disorders
- Metabolic syndrome, including fatty liver and obesity
So if you’ve been trying to DIY your nutrition and not getting the results you want, it’s probably not you. A dietitian nutritionist can cut through the noise and create an individualized plan taking into account your medical condition and possible prescriptions, your history with dieting, and your goals.
In fact, Nutrition Action reports that many people actually save money long-term when they work with a dietitian. Fewer doctor visits. Less trial-and-error with supplements or fad diets. Better grocery shopping habits. And honestly, you can’t put a price tag on feeling better in your body.
Is it worth paying for a certified nutritionist or registered dietitian?
If you are ready to implement sustainable changes to your diet plan to help you improve your chronic condition, reach a healthy weight, and feel great, investing in nutrition care is the way to go. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, insurance carriers now cover nutrition care provided by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Millions of Americans who are at risk for, or suffering from, chronic disease now have access to affordable nutrition counseling. We are in-network with most insurance plans. Keep in mind that not all plans are equal since nutrition is a specialty. Your plan may not cover nutrition counseling or medical nutrition therapy; moreover, the amount that you owe will depend on the specific health insurance plan you have.
If you have any issues contacting your insurance or are not sure you have the correct information, contact us, and we can help verify coverage.