The stages of nutrition consulting

Stage 1 - Initial consultation (~ 50 min.)

Holistic assessment of the patient

Detailed history: current illnesses, family history, genetic factors, current medication, food allergies or intolerances

The analysis of the medical documents presented by the patient and the recommendation of further analyzes or medical investigations (consultation of a specialist doctor, specific tests for the detection of allergies or intolerances)

Personalized dietary supplement recommendation based on the results of blood tests and metabolic profile to reduce nutritional deficiencies and achieve optimal body weight

Initial lifestyle assessment based on food preferences, daily schedule, nutrition knowledge, eating attitude, emotional factors

Identification of the patient's motivation

Diet therapy in different conditions that require a special diet (hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, diabetes, cancer, gastritis, ulcer, non-alcoholic fatty liver, gout, hypertension, dietary intolerances, food allergies, kidney failure, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, cirrhosis polycystic ovary syndrome, premenstrual syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, anxiety, celiac disease)

Establishing SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, result-oriented, time-frame) according to the patient's motivation for achieving and maintaining optimal body weight and adopting a healthy lifestyle

Analysis of body composition by electrical bioimpedance with the Tanita scales evaluating fat percentage, muscle mass percentage, water percentage, basal metabolism, abdominal fat level, bone mass, biological age, physical index)

Personalized menu according to the patient's goals (weight loss, maintenance, weight gain, diet therapy), caloric requirements, dietary preferences, daily schedule

Recommendations for recipes and food preparation, shopping list

Personalized recommendations for physical activity

Step 2 - Control consultation (~ 20 min.)

Evaluation of progress and food diary

Analysis of the food diary completed by the patient for the revision and adaptation of the nutrition plan according to the proposed objectives and his feeding preferences

Personalized dietary supplement recommendation based on the results of blood tests and metabolic profile to reduce nutritional deficiencies and achieve optimal body weight

Stage 3 - Evaluation of the evolution of the health status (~ 20 min.)

Analysis of the influence of the proposed nutrition program on health

Repeat medical analyzes or investigations to identify improvements

Review and adapt the nutrition program to the results obtained

Comparative analysis of body composition

Recommendations for maintaining healthy eating habits

Stage 4 - Progress monitoring (~ 20 min.)

Regular nutritional assessment for developing a nutritional program for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and avoiding the yo-yo effect (returning to old unhealthy eating habits or initial weight)

Ensuring food diversity

The frequency of the control consultations (weekly, bi-monthly or monthly meetings) for evaluating the evolution of the health status and monitoring the progress are agreed according to the patient's objectives and availability.