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Nutritional counseling
Nutritional counseling is the development of a healthy diet plan that fits a person's or family's needs. A registered dietitian provides nutritional counseling services.
A healthy diet plan will consider:
- Height and weight. Growth trends over time give the most useful information.
- Current medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, or pregnancy.
- Level of physical activity or exercise.
- Appetite and food likes and dislikes.
- Lifestyle, culture, and how foods are prepared and offered.
- Locally available foods.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: September 29, 2009 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Rhonda O'Brien, MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator | |
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