By now, we all know that registered dietitians are considered the experts when it comes to healthy eating and weight management for ourselves and our families. That being said, it’s important to remember that meeting our daily nutritional requirements impacts so much more than our weight. Whether you’ve put on a few pounds and want to lose them, are experiencing digestive issues, are thinking of becoming pregnant, or just want to help your loved ones eat smarter, if you’ve got a nutrition-related question, a registered dietitian has the answer.

The American Dietetic Association (soon to be the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) has compiled a list of reasons that consumers can benefit from a visit with an RD. If any of these apply to you or your family, visit www.eatright.org to locate a dietitian in your area and make an appointment!

1. You have diabetes, cardiovascular problems, or high blood pressure. An RD can help you design an eating plan tailored specifically to these medical conditions without sacrificing taste or nutrition.

2. You are thinking of having or have had gastric bypass surgery. Since your stomach can only handle small servings, it can be a challenge to get the nutrients you need. An RD can work with your physician to develop an eating plan suited to your new requirements.

3. You have digestive problems. A registered dietitian can work with your physician to fine-tune your eating plan and avoid aggravating your condition with fried foods, too much caffeine or carbonation.

4. You’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant. A registered dietitian can help make sure you get important nutrients like folate, which is crucial during the first three months of pregnancy, lowering your newborn’s risk of neural tube or spinal cord defects.

5. You need guidance and confidence for breastfeeding your baby. A registered dietitian can guide you in making sure you get enough iron, vitamin D, fluoride, and B vitamins for you and your bundle of joy.

6. Your teenager has issues with food and eating healthfully. A registered dietitian is often an integral part of the treatment of eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.

7. You need to gain or lose weight. A registered dietitian can suggest nutrient-dense calorie sources for healthy weight gain, or a reduced-calorie eating plan plus regular physical activity for weight loss without sacrificing your favorite foods.

8. You’re caring for an aging parent. A registered dietitian can assist with food or drug interaction, proper hydration, special diets for hypertension, or changing tastebuds as you age.

9. You want to eat smarter. A registered dietitian can distinguish nutrition facts from fiction and teach you how to read labels, cook healthy meals on a budget, and navigate eating out and workplace temptations to make sure you stay on track.

10. You want to improve your performance in sports. A registered dietitian can work with you to set goals to achieve the results you want – whether you’re running a marathon, trying to build or preserve muscle mass, or making time for a walk with your kids each day.

Source: www.eatright.org "Top 10 Reasons"

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JEANETTE

I had a great 1st visit with the nutritionist. I went to get tips on changing by diet, but got much more. I was able to set a physical activity and nutrition goal. The nutritionist was knowledgeable and helpful.

I am so grateful for the stellar support and advice provided by Meghan, the dietitian I'm working with. She is both knowledgeable and kind, and it's a deeply productive journey. Thank you."

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Consulting with a Family Food nutritionist is turning out to be helpful in my effort to live healthy. The consultations are a way of having a sense of accountability and I get helpful feedback on my dietary decisions.

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Very professional experience. I felt she listened to my needs and adjusted to personalize my nutrition needs.

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My initial appointment was helpful - helped me consider new ways of addressing some problem areas for me and helped set attainable, concrete goals.

CHARLOTTE
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Insightful and Informative. She was very attentive and helpful. She gave excellent tips on what to do and eat to meet my goal weight.

TRACEY-ANN
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I feel confident about the changes we made to my goals and look forward to implementing them into my everyday routine. The health adviser was very helpful and didn't make me feel shameful for not meeting all my previous goals.

ERICA
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I highly recommend Family Food. The nutritionist, Erika is helpful and provides great information and positive feedback.

KELSHA
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I had an excellent experience with the representative from Family Food. She really read into what I was telling her and offered excellent advice that I am already able to implement after one visit. She also helped to make the best use of the hour long session. Very good time management!

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I met with a dietician for the first time and I had an idea of what to expect but I find this to be an invaluable resource because I have already received great ideas of things to use for meal planning and I also received more information of how to read nutrition labels. I am looking forward to my next appointment.

SHANA
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I really enjoyed my first session with Christine. She provided me with a lot of solid information on issues I was not aware of and positive reinforcement for behaviors I have already engaged in. I outlined specific goals I would like to work on with her guidance and she gave me some initial steps to start. I found what she had to say respectful of the space I am in and cognizant of obstacles to making lifestyle and lifelong changes.

LYNN
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I walked in without any specific questions/concerns, and my counseling was well-guided and ended up helping me see specific small changes that I can make to keep me on-track with my nutrition goals. Solutions fit my lifestyle and were not cookie-cutter, which is fantastic. I was able to start making improvements immediately. Thank you!

KAYLEY
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I am finding the sessions helpful and a good way to talk through improving habits and making better food choices.

ANDREA
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I am very happy this program exists. It has been very helpful and informative. My deitition is very nice and intelligent I am happy to have her help and support.

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