Nutritionist

In Israel the regulated title is "clinical dietitian" (dieta'n klini, תזונאי קליני): a university-trained professional registered with the Ministry of Health, entitled to carry out an assessment and build a diet plan, including in case of illness. "Nutritionist" and "nutrition counselor" are not protected titles: anyone may use them. Before booking, ask whether the practitioner is a registered dietitian.

To lose or gain weight sustainably, to adapt your diet to diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, kidney or digestive disease (irritable bowel, coeliac disease, Crohn's), during pregnancy and breastfeeding, for a child who eats poorly or grows slowly, for sports nutrition, or after bariatric surgery. Eating disorders require joint care with a doctor and a psychologist.

Privately, no: you book directly. Within the kupat holim, dietetic consultations are covered for certain medical indications (diabetes, obesity, kidney disease, pregnancy) on referral from the family doctor, with a limited number of sessions and sometimes a wait.

Fees depend on the practitioner, the city and the format: first assessment (longer), follow-up, video consultation, multi-session programme. On RofeBeClick prices are shown on each profile before you book, with no service fee. Be wary of programmes that require buying supplements or the practitioner's own branded products.

Within the health fund they are covered for recognised medical indications. Privately, supplementary plans (Clalit Mushlam, Maccabi Zahav, Meuhedet Adif, Leumit Zahav) sometimes reimburse a few consultations per year with a registered dietitian, and some private insurance reimburses against an invoice. Check your contract and keep receipts.

Spoken languages and consultation mode (clinic, video) are listed on each RofeBeClick profile. Nutritional follow-up suits video well after a first assessment, and many practitioners offer it. The nutrition page is broken down by city and the search can filter by language.

No. A dietitian prescribes neither tests nor medication and does not make a medical diagnosis; they work from your doctor's assessment and may suggest tests to them (blood panel, vitamins, thyroid). There is no miracle diet: professional bodies recommend gradual, lasting changes rather than severe restriction, especially for children, pregnant women and the elderly.

The practitioner reviews your history, eating habits, physical activity, sleep and goals, measures weight and sometimes body composition, then builds a realistic plan with you. Bring your recent test results and your list of medications. Later sessions adjust the plan; the regularity of follow-up matters more than the content of the first visit.