Consulting a dietician at the start of a diet

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Extract from the article: Most people decide to start a diet without first consulting a dietician. A lot of advice and recommendations are readily available on social networks these days. It's true that some of them can be useful, but it's very important to assess each indivi

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Most people decide to start a diet without first consulting a dietician. A lot of advice and recommendations are readily available on social networks these days. It's true that some of them can be useful, but it's very important to assess each individual case. The person's age, weight and state of health must be taken into account. Ignoring these aspects can have counter-productive effects when modifying the diet. That's why it's important to carry out the diet under the supervision of a specialist.

The reason many people fail to improve their diet is that they don't take into account the way their body works. Before starting a diet, it's essential to consult a certified dietician to assess health and lifestyle habits. By taking these aspects into account, a balanced and safe diet can be chosen. The specialist will be able to determine the right diet for each individual's needs.

The body can be disturbedAny change in diet can upset the body. Particularly when the diet is low in calories.As a result, certain symptoms and health problems can reduce quality of life, including muscle fatigue, drowsiness and tiredness, low blood pressure, hypoglycemia, constipation and diarrhea, dizziness and chronic illness.

Nutritional deficiencies can occur

The « miracle" diets so often shared on social networks almost always produce nutritional deficiencies and health-threatening side effects.Nutritionists do not recommend these programs, as they do not produce good results in the medium and long term. Nutritionists or dieticians will be better placed to recommend a balanced diet for permanent and safe effects.

Some diets cause eating disorders

Doctors and nutritionists-dieticians always check that their patients' diets are balanced and complete.When a person follows an extreme diet, they run the risk of suffering from eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia. So, for early detection of a disorder, such professional monitoring is essential.

Undesirable interactions

Starting a diet without consulting a specialist increases the risk of problems due to undesirable interactions of certain supplements or drugs with food.If you are taking pharmacological treatments, your doctor is the only person who can determine which foods are safe to take, so that there are no side effects.

A dietician provides nutritional education

A dietician or nutritionist, thanks to his or her knowledge, is in a position to provide nutritional education to avoid falling into erroneous eating habits. If consulted before starting a diet, he or she can explain in detail why it is or isn't worth doing. What's more, he or she will also demonstrate that a healthy diet is not synonymous with being hungry or eating only fruit and vegetables.

The dietician also provides emotional support

The dietician can be a great emotional support for a dieter. This is because, first and foremost, it gives you the confidence of knowing that you're taking the right steps, under the guidance of a professional.What's more, the nutritionist can properly report on the progress and achievements of a diet, which is a great stimulant to keep going.

William O.

Article validated by Sandrine Yasmine Zerbo, Nutritionist-Dietician, Specialist in Nutritional Management of Chronic Diseases