Fitness: Is your trainer qualified to give diet advice?

Qualified fitness trainers know all about the right way to do a workout. But do they know the right way to eat?
Despite the seemingly natural link between diet and exercise, most trainers have no more than a few hours of nutrition education. Yet even with this limited knowledge base, they often assume the role of diet guru to their clients.
“Gym members like the idea of one-stop shopping,” said Lisa Rutledge, a Montreal-area dietitian. “But I don’t advise people on how to