Nutrition Counseling
Nutrition is both science and art. As a RD, I practice evidence-based guidelines using current data and high quality studies.
Add in the human element, however, and it becomes something more fluid.
What It Is / What to Expect
First, to provide the best care, I perform an Initial Nutrition Assessment:
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Review your medical history
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Medical conditions
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Medical labs
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Family history
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Review your dietary history
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Special dietary restrictions (food allergies, vegetarian, low carb, for example)
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How often you dine out
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How much water you drink per day
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How many meals you eat per day
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And more!
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Review your lifestyle history
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Your sleep patterns
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Cultural ideas about food
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- Who you are and insight into why you eat the way you do
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Perform a nutrition-focused physical exam
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During our discussions, I am trained to look at a variety of physical aspects to gain insight into nutrient intake (and sometimes nutrient deficiencies) such as skin color, hair texture, eye discolorations, lean mass
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Some times I may ask to examine and palpate parts of the body to check for signs of edema and to check body composition
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Our Initial Visit lets me get a good understanding of your needs and to get to know you. Building rapport is huge if I am going to help you meet your goals!
Expectations:
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1 - 3 Goals may be identified in our first visit.
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Meal Plans? Possibly
What Nutrition Counseling *Is Not*
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Quick Weight Loss (< 4 weeks)
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Fat Loss takes time, usually more than 4 weeks. Some times, it takes 6 weeks to even notice the beginning stages of changes in body composition
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Done For You Meal Plans
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Although Meal Plans are some times an option, there are many types of Meal Plans. While I do offer Personalized Meal Plans, they do not teach someone how to eat. It's the difference between fishing for someone and teaching someone how to fish.
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I do offer Personalized Meal Plans to those who need it, of course. This is something we discuss to see if it's the most appropriate choice for your lifestyle. After all, some times folks just need a break from meal planning to take a step back and see what healthy eating looks like.
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Everything Done in 1 or 2 Visits
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It didn't take just a month or two to develop the habits that have potentially resulted in your current body composition or medical condition(s).
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A healthy body requires a health mindset and lifestyle changes- this takes time. IT IS A PROCESS.
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Although I cannot require a minimum number of visits when taking insurance, it is recommended to follow the scientific based approach of weekly or bi-weekly visits for the first 12-15 weeks.
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Custom services, such as 1:1 visits or personalized meal plans, are available to residents of Georgia, Florida, Illinois, California*, and Texas* (USA) *exceptions may include referral requirement or limited number of visits per calendar year
About
Julie Wallace, Dietitian/Nutritionist (GA, IL, & FL)
As a registered dietitian with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about helping women improve their overall health through proper nutrition. My clinical and medical background allows me to integrate science-based research into my practice. I understand the challenges women face in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and I am here to provide you with the tools you need to succeed. With Planted in Nutrition, LLC., you can trust that you are receiving the highest quality of care and nutrition advice.
