What is Nutrition Counseling?
Could you benefit from nutrition counseling? Possibly! There are many different types of people that seek out nutrition counseling. Many times, it is a result of a physician’s recommendation to achieve a healthier lifestyle. A Holistic Nutritionist or Nutrition Practitioner/Counselor cannot diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition. They can however advise you how to manage an already diagnosed condition with natural remedies such as a healthy diet, adequate sleep, lowering stress levels and increasing movement in your daily life.
Many clients may wish to learn how their food choices may affect conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, Celiac Disease, obesity and pregnancy.
A nutrition counselor will begin by asking the goals of the client to determine how to proceed with the session. The nutrition counselor may review any medical records and supplements or medications that are currently being taken. This will help the nutritionist become familiar with any current conditions or other problems that are present.
Providing a 3-day food log for review during the first appointment is important. This will help the practitioner determine your current eating habits. It is important to be completely truthful about your eating habits. With this guidance, discussion can begin to determine trouble spots, dietary preferences and cooking habits.
Most clients will need 3 or 4 sessions with the nutritionist to get on track and gets started on the path to a healthy lifestyle.
Are you ready to get started? Make sure your nutritionist or counselor is nationally licensed. You can check at www.nanp.org . There are other national organizations as well.
Could you benefit from nutrition counseling? Possibly! There are many different types of people that seek out nutrition counseling. Many times, it is a result of a physician’s recommendation to achieve a healthier lifestyle. A Holistic Nutritionist or Nutrition Practitioner/Counselor cannot diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition. They can however advise you how to manage an already diagnosed condition with natural remedies such as a healthy diet, adequate sleep, lowering stress levels and increasing movement in your daily life.
Many clients may wish to learn how their food choices may affect conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, Celiac Disease, obesity and pregnancy.
A nutrition counselor will begin by asking the goals of the client to determine how to proceed with the session. The nutrition counselor may review any medical records and supplements or medications that are currently being taken. This will help the nutritionist become familiar with any current conditions or other problems that are present.
Providing a 3-day food log for review during the first appointment is important. This will help the practitioner determine your current eating habits. It is important to be completely truthful about your eating habits. With this guidance, discussion can begin to determine trouble spots, dietary preferences and cooking habits.
Most clients will need 3 or 4 sessions with the nutritionist to get on track and gets started on the path to a healthy lifestyle.
Are you ready to get started? Make sure your nutritionist or counselor is nationally licensed. You can check at www.nanp.org . There are other national organizations as well.