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作者：Kimberlee Alvari， RD
Nutrition is considered a primary therapy because is it the foundation of many treatment plans and because it is the building block of a healthy 生活方式. 从 糖尿病 to 心脏病, the effects of serious 医疗条件 can be managed, mitigated or even prevented with a well-informed nutrition plan.
说起来容易做起来难，对吧?
We all eat food, so, to some degree, we’re already experts. 然而, even pros can form bad habits over time. And that’s where a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) can help.
A dietitian is a certified health expert who helps treat or manage conditions through specialized nutrition plans. 在 门诊病人的营养 Counseling program at Washington Hospital, RDs like myself, focus on giving patients the education and tools to make good food decisions, change their eating behaviors and use nutrition as a foundation for achieving their individual 卫生目标.
In order to be called a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, an individual has to receive a 4-year degree from an accredited program, complete an internship, and pass certification through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ 董事会 or the Commission on Dietetic Registration, then take continuing education courses throughout 他们的职业生涯. In addition, many of the RDs on staff have graduate degrees in dietetics and/or certifications in specialized fields like food allergies, 糖尿病, and weight management.
We use this specialized knowledge to educate our patients on how what they eat affects their 卫生目标 – whether that’s stabilizing blood sugar levels, decreasing inflammation, managing weight, or improving 消化. Staying away from fad diets, we focus on building healthy eating plans that fit with our patient’s tastes, 生活方式, and nutritional 需要. Our goal is to make healthy eating accessible to everyone, which can happen with some basic changes in how people think about their food 和饮食.
你吃什么. While recommendations will vary based on preference and health goal, we recommend each meal be comprised of ½ fruits and vegetables, ¼ lean protein and ¼ whole grains and that you use a 9 inch plate.
你吃多少？. In general, women need 1,600 – 2,400 calories per day and men need 2,000 – 3,200 calories per day to maintain their body weight depending on their level of activity and age. 这就是为什么第一个 things that a dietitian will teach a patient is to be mindful of caloric intake by controlling portion size. 我们不想做的是 deprive people of foods they like. Instead, the focus is on portion and other preparation options that can make meals healthier but just as enjoyable as the higher calorie option.
当你吃东西的时候. When managing a disease with diet, eating at regular intervals helps medications 正常工作. In addition, eating on a regular schedule helps prevent between-meal snacking and aids in meal planning and preparation.
Forming other healthy habits. Nutrition is only part of living a healthy 生活方式. 除了维持 a proper diet, it’s important to get the recommended amount of exercise, get enough sleep, have a social support network, and manage stress in 健康的方式.
With so much nutrition information out there and so many diets to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. 还有很多 misinformation online that can be dangerous for people with certain preexisting 医疗条件. 然而, with the guidance and support available through nutrition counseling, such as the Washington Hospital’s 门诊病人的营养 Counseling, you can learn the skills needed to be mindful of the foods you eat so you can live a longer, healthier life. And, when in-person nutrition counseling is not an option and consumers have to rely on information on the internet, then it is critically important that the information is coming from a nutrition professional and that the nutrition information is appropriate for them, if there are 医疗条件 that need to be considered when 改变饮食习惯.
2019年4月发布