Dietitian are known for providing nutrition information, but their role is better defined as part clinician, part
detective and part counselor. Seeing a dietitian provides benefits beyond nutrition information.
1. FOOD EXPERTS
Dietitians are food experts. No one knows food as they do.
2. PROFESSIONAL & SCIENCE BASED
When you see a dietitian, you can be confident in knowing that you are getting
the most upto date and
reliable information. While there are many research articles containing contradicted information, not all
studies are conducted in a broad and unbiased manner. Dietitians know how to locate, interpret and
deliver scientifically sound research to you in an understandable way.
3. FOOD FACTS
Major changes in how food is grown, processed, cooked, served and marketed have created mass
confusion surrounding food. Further complicating the way we choose and eat food are fad diets and
misinformation provided by unqualified individuals. Dietitian are able to demystify food and eating providing accurate information about nutrients,
calories, serving size, food groups, labels, marketing tactics, food ingredients, allergies, interactions
and more.
4. PERSONALIZED NUTRITION
Because each person is a unique individual, there is not one nutrition plan that will work for everyone. Age, weight, height and gender are just a few factors that determine your nutrient needs. Other
personal aspects such as physical activity, special needs, family health history, present health
conditions require further specialization. Dietitians take all of these things into consideration and are
able to create a personalized plan that aligns with your specific health needs and goals.
5. PROBLEM SOLVING
Dietitians not only considers physical aspects surrounding food, they also work with personal and
emotional aspects. If you find that eating habit is difficult to work into your lifestyle because of
certain roadblocks, a dietitian can work with you to find solution to problems and barriers. Additionally,
they can provide tips, tricks and resources that can assist any individual in reaching their full potential.
6. MOTIVATION & SUPPORT
Besides giving nutrition information and advice, dietitians also provide motivation, support and
accountability to their clients. Because eating is so personal and often requires behavior change, it’s
helpful to have a trusted and resourceful health professional to talk with that will help you celebrate,
solve and/or adjust any of the many things that may occur during your journey to achieving you
health goals. HOW IT CAN HELP YOU
1. Prevention of disease
While you can’t change your family history of disease or your genes, you can make changes today that fights against the odds and prevents the onset of disease such as Type 2 Diabetics and Heart disease. A general check up with your dietitian can help you identify that if you are on right track with your diet.
2. Management of disease
If you have been diagnosed with any of the following conditions, a consultation with dietitian will produce improved management and outcomes of the conditions.
- Diabetes or Pre-diabetes - High cholestrol or High Blood Pressure
- Overweight or Obesity - Gastrointestinal disorders
- Kidney disease - Liver disease
3. Weight loss or gain.
4. Pregnancy
- Dietitians provide advice and support for dietary intake before, during and after pregnancy.
- Diet during Breast feeding
