Diet basics

All about diet and nutrition

Working with a dietitian

Why do I have a dietitian?

Working with a dietitian is critical in managing your condition. Your dietitian will monitor your nutritional health and make recommendations to address your needs. Balancing intake of calories, protein, carbohydrate, fat, sodium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamins and minerals is not easy to figure out. Let your dietitian coach you to develop the best plan possible.

How will the dietitian help me?

Your dietitian will create an individualized eating plan that addresses your specific health concerns. They will help you plan your meals and give you specific tips on how to make eating an enjoyable and nutritious experience.

What is the job of the dietitian?

Your dietitian will monitor your nutritional health, check your weight and make adjustments to your diet to keep you healthy. They will also create a guideline of the amount of calories you should be consuming, the levels of protein, fat and carbohydrates you can eat and the amounts of potassium, sodium, phosphorus and fluid that will be allowed. Your dietitian will provide meal plans, recipes, food lists and other tools to help you meet your nutrition goals. 

Keeping track of the nutrients in the foods you eat and their effect on your health may be difficult. Your dietitian can help you keep track of this so that you can remain within the recommended guidelines. They will check your blood work results and make recommendations to keep you in balance. Your dietitian will offer encouragement and support.

If you have problems with what you are or are not eating, you can discuss your concerns with your dietitian. They can help you find nutritious alternatives to make eating an enjoyable experience.