What to ask a nutritionist?
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I don't care where she got her credentials from. I just don't want to waste my hour asking dumb questions. What would you guys ask about nutrition and health?
You should care about the credentialing of a person offering health-related advice. It's a key question for any first-appointment with a health care professional.0 -
I was wondering what Alix was famous for...
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ceoverturf wrote: »Question 1: Where did you get your certifications from and what credentials do you hold?
Damn, you beat me to it!0 -
Besides your diary, list any medical conditions you may have (bloodwork type stuff as well), and medications that you may be taking (if any). Talk about where you are at (difficulties in your food choices, cravings, etc.), and where you want to get to (your ultimate goal in weight loss).
This would be the same thing I would bring to a physician if he specialized in weight loss. Since it is nutrition based, I would still think it is important for them to see a big picture of where you want to go and where you want to avoid. Good luck!0 -
ceoverturf wrote: »I don't care where she got her credentials from. I just don't want to waste my hour asking dumb questions. What would you guys ask about nutrition and health?
You should
A "nutritionist" isn't a recognized credential with any sort of standardized qualifications whatsoever. It could be that they took some kooky online quiz, and printed out a certificate saying they're now a "nutritionist".
At least here in the US, the credential you want to look for is "Registered Dietician". Since you said U of Alberta, I assume you're in Canada, and don't know what the equivalent credential is up north, but surely they have one.
It's also pretty common that many trainers know jack squat about nutrition issues, hence the additional care I'd give in verifying her credentials. Many get 'certified' by some MLM company and will try to hock overpriced crap on their clients.
In fairness, it's quite possible she knows her stuff, and will be very good too. But I'd verify before taking any advice or asking anything further.
Nutritionist is a recognised professional in the UK:
http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/find-a-registered-dietitian-or-nutritionist.aspx?CategoryID=51&SubCategoryID=168
But agree with checking credentials.0 -
My dietitian checks thyroid, blood sugar, cholesterol, vitamin D, B-vitamin, and iron. You could ask your family doctor to run a panel of tests and share that with your fitness instructor/nutritionist.0
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@AmieAP Did you go? How was it? I'm just curious. Sometimes you learn something new; sometimes it's same-old, same-old0
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The most important things I learned from mine was which foods were good for providing lots of nutrients with few calories, while still tasting good. Sometimes they will bring up things you just haven't thought of. Especially nutrients you tend to be low on, like maybe iron or vitamin D.0
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Well I went and it was great. thanks for all the input. She was very knowledgeable and didn't try to sell me anything. In fact, she will give me two more free fitness tests to see my progress. one in 60 days and one more in 3 months. So I'm happy with that. I am a 1/40 on her fitness test but that just means there is only one way to go = UP!0
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So happy to hear it went well! I tell you, the first day I held a plank, was a great day. Start with where you are, be kind to yourself, let those muscles burn once in a while, and sooner than you imagine, you will be stronger.0
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So happy to hear it went well! I tell you, the first day I held a plank, was a great day. Start with where you are, be kind to yourself, let those muscles burn once in a while, and sooner than you imagine, you will be stronger.0
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I now associate the muscle burn with progress; just_a_few_more_reps.....
Joint pain, however, means stop. It really helps when you learn to spot the difference.0
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