Everyday habits
Preparing for your nutrition consultation
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A nutrition consultation works best when it starts from your real routine. A little preparation helps you make the most of the time.
What to bring
- Recent test reports, such as blood sugar, HbA1c, cholesterol, thyroid or kidney tests, if you have them.
- A list of your medicines and supplements, with doses.
- Your height and weight, if you know them.
- A note of what you ate and drank on two or three ordinary days, including snacks and tea.
Things to think about
- What you would most like to change, and why now.
- Your working hours, sleep and the times you usually eat.
- Who cooks at home, and the foods your family enjoys.
- Foods you avoid for health, religious or personal reasons.
During and after
Ask whenever something is unclear. A good plan is one you can follow, so say if something will not work for you. Changes are reviewed at follow-up and the plan is adjusted to your progress.
If you have a medical condition, keep following your doctor’s treatment. Nutrition advice works alongside it.
This article is general information, not personal advice. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, or take regular medicine, ask your doctor or a dietitian before making major changes to your diet.
Sources
- World Health Organization. Healthy diet. Fact sheet, 2020.