Have You Ever Seen a Dietician?

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Have You Ever Seen a Dietician?

October 12, 2007

Eating healthy is no small feat, especially if you are on the run, have special dietary needs, or are trying to lose weight. In all these scenarios, meeting with a dietitian can help. I think it is a great idea to have an educated eye sizing up your nutrition, which is why I've included having a session with a dietitian as a must have for October.

A dietitian will asses your diet and then provide advice and recommendations on how to improve your eating habits to help you reach your goals.

I was wondering if any of you have ever seen a dietitian, and what your experience was like. Were they helpful? Did you learn any valuable info or tips?

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SugarKat 5 years 18 weeks

I had to see one when I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes.

klandrach 5 years 31 weeks

I saw one for about six months and she helped me out. Came up with some suggestions I didn't think of and also helped me out of a workout rut. I think it is just like any other doctor/specialist...you need to do some research and find someone that is right for you. That said, Volumetrics was a book my nutritionalist recommended that I still refer to. Very interesting and helpful.

Allytta 5 years 31 weeks

no, and not planning on it ever. i belive a person should be well educated in this field by him/herself and i'm doing everything i can to deliever. it all starts in the family, and my mom taught me well. my family eats very well and my shopping list consists mostly of fruits and veggies, so i'm eating really healthy food.if i'm goona have a problem i'll do the blood work and see what's up. then i'll go from there.the introduction to real food should start at school and i was really lucky with that. and the family too.my father wasn't that lucky, he's mom was really crapy with food and ruined his stomach, he had ulcer... and i know a lot of people with eating disorders because of not enough info, well, not listening to the info really.

Allytta 5 years 31 weeks

no, and not planning on it ever. i belive a person should be well educated in this field by him/herself and i'm doing everything i can to deliever. it all starts in the family, and my mom taught me well. my family eats very well and my shopping list consists mostly of fruits and veggies, so i'm eating really healthy food. if i'm goona have a problem i'll do the blood work and see what's up. then i'll go from there. the introduction to real food should start at school and i was really lucky with that. and the family too. my father wasn't that lucky, he's mom was really crapy with food and ruined his stomach, he had ulcer... and i know a lot of people with eating disorders because of not enough info, well, not listening to the info really.

alon 5 years 31 weeks

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dubsie1 5 years 31 weeks

My mom is a dietician so I guess in a way I saw one everyday of my life growing up. She rules and I know her patients swore by her.

dubsie1 5 years 31 weeks

My mom is a dietician so I guess in a way I saw one everyday of my life growing up. She rules and I know her patients swore by her.

amandaaa 5 years 31 weeks

that's what i'm studying to be!!!!!!!

alex_289 5 years 31 weeks

I had anorexia so I was forced to see a nutritionist! But, she helped me more than anyone. I could not have gotten better without her!

nikkitty 5 years 31 weeks

i go see a dietician every fortnight as treatment for an eating disorder. She helps me plan meals, portion sizes, what foods are nutritionally good for the body etc. I understand it could help people who have poor dietry habits, such as eating junkfood, but i cant say it has helped me. All that talk about food guidelines makes me want to rebel even more.But for the majority of people, i'm sure seeing a dietician would be very motivational

nikkitty 5 years 31 weeks

Kaellya 5 years 31 weeks

Yeah, I got referred to one by my doctor, just to check my diet was OK because my periods had randomly stopped.She asked me what I ate, I told her (three meals, two snacks, pudding, healthy but not obsessively.) She said I should eat more cheese and crackers (Saturated fat and white carbs??) and have milk before bedtime - I told her I already ate about five portions of dairy a day. Aka - she was useless.Also she had a huuuuge amount of abdominal fat (the unhealthiest kind) and was overweight.

Kaellya 5 years 31 weeks

Yeah, I got referred to one by my doctor, just to check my diet was OK because my periods had randomly stopped. She asked me what I ate, I told her (three meals, two snacks, pudding, healthy but not obsessively.) She said I should eat more cheese and crackers (Saturated fat and white carbs??) and have milk before bedtime - I told her I already ate about five portions of dairy a day. Aka - she was useless. Also she had a huuuuge amount of abdominal fat (the unhealthiest kind) and was overweight.

aoitenshi 5 years 31 weeks

I saw one just a week ago, and she gave me a diet plan. I didn't hear anything I haven't heard before, but I like how I was told about portions, such as how many servings of rice I can take per meal. The diet isn't specific - it doesn't mention what kind of dishes I should eat or how much, so I feel like it's easier to do, and I don't feel pressured to follow it to the letter. I'm glad I made that appointment.

misstsapinay 5 years 31 weeks

I saw Dr. Melina Jampolis, Fit TV's Diet Doctor. She's really nice and very helpful :)

bellanatella 5 years 31 weeks

Hey, I'm with the majority.I've never seen one, but always wondered what it would be like.

bellanatella 5 years 31 weeks

Hey, I'm with the majority. I've never seen one, but always wondered what it would be like.

amynick3 5 years 31 weeks

I am a nursing major and after taking a nutrition class, decided to minor in nutrition as well. Many people may not realize it, but eating right and exercising goes SUCH a long way in helping certain medical conditions and preventing chronic ones!

amynick3 5 years 31 weeks

jiujiu 5 years 31 weeks

I went to a bariatrician which I found was REALLY helpful. He was an actual doctor so it was a serious program. It was mind and body wellness. It went beyond someone just telling me what to eat. You start with an EKG and various blood tests and the doctor goes from there. I absoluately recommend it, especially to anyone who is serious about weightloss and wants a life change. I wish more people had heard of bariatricians!

laluna 5 years 31 weeks

I was sent to one a few years ago when i was sick. I pretty much just got a pile of handouts telling me what to eat and what not to eat. It wasn't very inspiring and i didn't go back for my follow up appointments.

ccsugar 5 years 31 weeks

Never been to a dietician but I have always been interested. It's not covered in my benefits though :(

rinoakes 5 years 31 weeks

joghog, I'm interested in becoming a dietician myself someday. I'm in high school now. What courses should I take? And, do you have any tips?:)

RachB424 5 years 31 weeks

I have never seeb an RD, but I think It might be beneficial. I just graduated from college and I think that is where people cangain weight because of the late night eating and drinking. I will take joghog's advice and look one up.

sarabel 5 years 31 weeks

saw one who decided i needed to hear his life story then gave me all supplements. saw another who suggested i get my thyroid checked. after multiple physicians and multiple efforts at fixing things the dietitian points out it might be the thyroid, and she was right!

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