YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
These are a few of the topics which may be discussed
• Timing of meals and snacks
• The right balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat
• Portions that make sense
• Emotions and food choices
• Strategies to promote lasting changes in your eating habits
• Fast food—at home and away
• Benefits of enjoyable exercise
What can you expect at your first appointment?
Many factors influence your food choices—
work and home schedules, family make-up, stress level and how you handle it, activity and exercise habits and of course, taste. During your first appointment, we’ll take a closer look at these factors. You’ll learn about your physical
condition and how food choices and eating habits affect it. Together we’ll develop a plan to make realistic changes that you can live with.
We’ll discuss the need for a follow-up appointment at the end of this session. The first appointment is about 60 minutes long.
During your appointments with the dietitian, we explore how your lifestyle, emotions and medical conditions affect your food choices. A plan is developed to give you specific guidance for meal preparation and snack suggestions. This plan will fit your lifestyle, be good for your health and include foods you enjoy.
Will you need more appointments?
Knowing you are scheduled for another nutrition appointment helps increase focus and accountability. It’s important to review goals, answer questions and establish new goals. Changing any habit is a challenge and follow-up appointments help make success a reality. The frequency of follow-up appointments is based on individual need. Clients typically come in every 2–4 weeks but it could be more or less often. When a person is well on their way to achieving their goals, they may schedule appointments every six months or so. Follow-up appointments are about 30 minutes long.
Eating Disorders—A Special Case
Eating disorders are a complicated disease that may result from psychological and social problems. The most effective treatment includes a team approach, including a physician, therapist and nutritionist. Jean has been an integral member of many eating disorder teams since 1995. Recovery can be a reality for clients. Realizing the benefits of healthy eating, establishing clear goals and professional support help to
move clients towards normalized eating. With recovery comes a higher quality of life.
Benefits of exercise are discussed and a realistic plan established.
- Learn how to eat healthy and keep to a plan
- Plan delicious meals and snacks for you and your family members
- Understand how diet affects your medical issues, such as—high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and more
- Recognize emotional eating and ways to control it
- Find an enjoyable way to be active
Call for more information or to schedule an appointment today!!
Email Jean Green, RD, LD, CDE
Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator
508-393-1920
