140 likes | 287 Views
Registered Dietitians . The lead profession in treating overweight patients. OUR BODY IS LIKE A MACHINE- (we choose how to fuel it). WE CAN PICK. HEALTHY FUEL . EMPTY FUEL. FUEL= CALORIES. Menus with calorie counts. If we eat more than our body can burn, it will lead to weight gain.
E N D
Registered Dietitians The lead profession in treating overweight patients
WE CAN PICK HEALTHY FUEL EMPTY FUEL
If we eat more than our body can burn, it will lead to weight gain.
DIFFERENCES IN PROFESSIONS • SURGEONS • MEDICAL DOCTORS • EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGISTS • PSYCHOLOGISTS **COMMON MISSING LINK= EXTENSIVE NUTRITION TRAINING
REGISTERED DIETITIANS WE UNDERSTAND FOOD AND THE BODY
DIETITIANS EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND • Anatomy/Physiology • Biochemistry/chemistry • Psychology • Advanced nutrition courses • Food science • Technology
DIETITIAN ATTRIBUTES • Good listeners • Approachable • Not intimidating • Positive attitude & able to motivate • Capable of explaining information in understandable terms • Great at supporting
Journal of Obesity Aug. 2012; KE Foster-Schubert et.al “Effect of diet and exercise, alone or combined, on weight and body composition in overweight-to-obese postmenopausal women • Diet alone= 8.5% weight loss (15.84#) • Exercise alone= 2.4% (4.4#) • Diet & exercise combined= 10.8% (19.58#)
In-person diet intervention • >106% of sessions (included optional visits)= 25.08# • 84-106%= 18.26# • <84%= 12.1# • >106%=23.98# • 84-106%= 20.68# • <84%= 17.82# DIET-ALONE DIET + EXERCISE
DIETITIANS ARE REAL • Relatable • Educational background • Ask appropriate questions • Lay the foundation for change