What can you expect from a Nutrition Consultation?
Nutrition
consultation consists of evaluation of nutritional intake (deficiencies and
excesses of nutrients consumed) and the development of a food plan based on
individualized nutritional needs. Recommendations and strategies will be
developed using a health-centered approach for all nutrition concerns
and issues.
The initial consult: A complete nutritional, medical, weight and
dieting history will be reviewed. Nutritional and metabolic needs will be
assessed. (50-60 minutes).
Ongoing Consults: Depending on individual need ongoing 50 min consults will be provided until client progresses to follow up 1/2 sessions (25 min)
Ongoing Consults: Depending on individual need ongoing 50 min consults will be provided until client progresses to follow up 1/2 sessions (25 min)
Follow up sessions: Number of follow-up
sessions will depend on individual need. Continued support and psychoeducation
are provided to help meet individual goals. (25 minutes)
For
Weight Concern Issues a 6-8 week treatment plan is used to help clients learn how to
establish positive eating behaviors. The goals of treatment include:
1. Learn to eat in a positive and orderly manner.
2. Reduce conflict and anxiety
about eating.
3. Improve nutritional status
(i.e. decrease blood glucose levels)
4. Identify and incorporate
sustainable activity
Return pleasure and balance
to eating
