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Registered Dietitians

Registered Dietitians . The lead profession in treating overweight patients. OUR BODY IS LIKE A MACHINE- (we choose how to fuel it). WE CAN PICK. HEALTHY FUEL . EMPTY FUEL. FUEL= CALORIES. Menus with calorie counts. If we eat more than our body can burn, it will lead to weight gain.

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Registered Dietitians

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  1. Registered Dietitians The lead profession in treating overweight patients

  2. OUR BODY IS LIKE A MACHINE- (we choose how to fuel it)

  3. WE CAN PICK HEALTHY FUEL EMPTY FUEL

  4. FUEL= CALORIES

  5. Menus with calorie counts

  6. If we eat more than our body can burn, it will lead to weight gain.

  7. DIFFERENCES IN PROFESSIONS • SURGEONS • MEDICAL DOCTORS • EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGISTS • PSYCHOLOGISTS **COMMON MISSING LINK= EXTENSIVE NUTRITION TRAINING

  8. REGISTERED DIETITIANS WE UNDERSTAND FOOD AND THE BODY

  9. DIETITIANS EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND • Anatomy/Physiology • Biochemistry/chemistry • Psychology • Advanced nutrition courses • Food science • Technology

  10. DIETITIAN ATTRIBUTES • Good listeners • Approachable • Not intimidating • Positive attitude & able to motivate • Capable of explaining information in understandable terms • Great at supporting

  11. Journal of Obesity Aug. 2012; KE Foster-Schubert et.al “Effect of diet and exercise, alone or combined, on weight and body composition in overweight-to-obese postmenopausal women • Diet alone= 8.5% weight loss (15.84#) • Exercise alone= 2.4% (4.4#) • Diet & exercise combined= 10.8% (19.58#)

  12. In-person diet intervention • >106% of sessions (included optional visits)= 25.08# • 84-106%= 18.26# • <84%= 12.1# • >106%=23.98# • 84-106%= 20.68# • <84%= 17.82# DIET-ALONE DIET + EXERCISE

  13. 1440 calories= 7 hours of walking for 1 meal

  14. DIETITIANS ARE REAL • Relatable • Educational background • Ask appropriate questions • Lay the foundation for change

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