3 Things to Expect at Your First Session With a Dietitian

You probably don't need to worry about a registered dietitian shaming you for your food choices.

Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Preeti Parikh, MD

Updated on September 30, 2023

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There are many factors that can make eating a healthy diet difficult. That may include budget, time, taste preferences, culture, access to nutritious food, food allergies, ethical concerns, medical conditions, and mental health disorders.

Registered dietitians (RDs) specialize in helping people deal with all of these diet dilemmas —and more. An appointment with an RD can vary depending on what your needs and goals are, but the first appointment tends to follow a similar structure.

References

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. (2022). How a dietitian nutritionist can help with food allergy management. Kids With Food Allergies.

Johns Hopkins Medicine. (n.d.). Medical nutrition therapy for weight loss.

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Klemm, S. (2022). 10 reasons to see an RDN. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

National Eating Disorders Association. (n.d.). Introduction to nutritional therapy.

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