Nutritional counseling means that a registered dietitian helps you learn about a healthy eating plan. This plan and other suggestions fit your or your family's needs.
A healthy eating plan will consider:
Height and weight. Growth trends over time give the most useful information.
Family history and current conditions, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, or pregnancy.
Level of physical activity or exercise.
Appetite and food likes and dislikes.
Lifestyle, culture, and how foods are prepared and offered.
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