A registered dietitian can serve as your partner in helping you make good food choices for a healthier lifestyle or to better manage a particular health condition. Some examples:
You have pre-diabetes and want to stave off diabetes. A registered dietitian can teach you skills that will help you lose and keep off weight and keep diabetes at bay.
You want to improve your performance in sports. A registered dietitian can help you set goals to achieve results — whether you’re running a marathon, skiing or jogging with your dog.
You realize you need to feed your family healthier foods but you do not cook very often or feel comfortable with your cooking skills. A registered dietitian who has special culinary skills can teach you how to cook in a simple, convenient way.
Your doctor can recommend a registered dietitian in your area.
—Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Health Connection, May 2014
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