Dietitians told us what they are approached with and how they help

When working with a client, a nutritionist must correctly assess the situation, take into account several important factors, reduce the likelihood of complications and side effects, and make the right decision.

This was discussed in an exclusive commentary for OBOZREVATEL by nutritionists, whom we asked to explain what exactly the specialist's help is and what problems clients most often come to him with.

So, what is the help of a nutritionist?

Nutritionist Serhii Antoniuk: a comprehensive approach is needed to normalize weight

"A nutritionist has to assess the seriousness of the situation, find the cause of the problem, and then select a balanced diet and make a proper diet.

Moreover, a well-designed diet should contain as few restrictions as possible and be tasty at the same time. A comprehensive approach is needed to normalize weight. A nutritionist has a lot to consider: the diet should have enough proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, while at the same time, there should be no energy deficit and no hunger pangs. The nutritionist also needs to choose the right physical activity for the client, which will make them feel comfortable.

At first, the doctor gives a consultation, then guides the client, and after the person loses weight, he or she periodically comes to the consultation to "polish" something, to check if everything is fine. The most frequently addressed problem is weight correction."

Nutritionist Liudmyla Honcharova: I create an individual magic pill

"First of all, it's all about proper diagnosis and recommendations that are given after all the necessary tests are done. I am an immunologist, virologist, and psychiatrist. I treat metabolic disorders with food and use food as medicine. I don't just know what a product contains and what it does in every average body, but I know what this product will do in your body.

That's why I need personalized tests. They are necessary to create a unique health formula for a particular person. It will be useful only for him or her and no one else. You could say that I create an individual magic pill.

Most often, people come to me with overweight, sleep disorders, thyroid disorders, pelvic disorders, and general body disorders. As a rule, many of them have the results of examinations and know that they have a cyst, fibroids, other problems, etc. She has already undergone the standard medical approach of nutritionists without medical education with diets from online programs and realizes that she needs serious help."

Nutritionist Olha Naboka: the goals may be different, but the main work should be aimed at correcting the selection of products

"It's about adjusting the diet for a specific purpose. The goals may be different, but the main work should be aimed at correcting the selection of products. Unnecessary foods should be excluded from the diet. If you need to gain muscle mass or lose weight, you should definitely choose a coloring.

The most commonly treated problems are overweight, obesity, and related problems such as diabetes mellitus, digestive system problems, pancreatitis, and gastroduodenitis."