Top Ten Reasons Consulting with a Registered Dietitian Can Benefit You

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    JANUARY 17, 2005

    Media contact: Lori Ferme
    800/877-1600, ext. 4802
    media@eatright.org

    1. You have diabetes, cardiovascular problems or high blood pressure. A registered dietitian can be an integral part of your health-care team by helping you to change your eating plan without compromising flavors.

    2. You are thinking of having or have had gastric bypass surgery. A registered dietitian will help you learn to eat again. Since your stomach can only manage small servings, it’s a challenge getting the right amount of nutrients for your body. An RD will work with you and your physician to develop an eating plan for your new needs.

    3. You have digestive problems. A registered dietitian will work with your physician to help fine-tune your diet so you are not 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 nutrients like folate, especially during the first three months of pregnancy, which can lower your newborn’s risk for neural tube or spinal cord defects.

    5. You need guidance and confidence for breastfeeding your baby. A registered dietitian can help to make sure you’re getting enough iron, vitamin D, fluoride and B vitamins beneficial for both you and your new little one.

    6. Your teenager has issues with food and eating healthfully. A registered dietitian can assist with eating disorders—anorexia, bulimia and overweight issues.

    7. You’re struggling with weight issues and need to gain or lose weight. A registered dietitian can provide additional healthy calorie sources for healthy weight gain or a healthy restricted-calorie eating plan—accompanied by regular physical activity—while still eating all your favorite foods.

    8. You’re caring for an aging parent. A registered dietitian can help with food or drug interaction, proper hydration, special diets for hypertension and changing taste buds.

    9. You want to eat smarter to stay fit. A registered dietitian can help you sort through misinformation and get you on a healthy eating plan. You can learn how to read labels at the supermarket, how cooking healthy is inexpensive, how to eat out without ruining your eating plan and how to resist all of the office temptations.

    10. You want to improve your performance in sports. A registered dietitian can help you set goals to achieve high performance whether you’re running a marathon, skiing or jogging with your dog.

    During National Nutrition Month® 2005 and beyond, visit the American Dietetic Association at http://www.eatright.org/ to find a nutrition professional in your area.

    With nearly 70,000 members, the Chicago-based American Dietetic Association is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition and well-being.

    National Nutrition Month®, created in 1973 and celebrated each March, helps promote healthful eating and provides consumers with practical nutrition guidance.

     

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