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We will generally follow these steps at your appointment:

• Nutrition assessment: Learning about you and your nutritional needs.
• Nutrition diagnosis: Identifying a nutrition-related issue to address.
• Nutrition intervention: Creating a plan and explaining what you’ll need to do.
• Nutrition monitoring and evaluation: Checking on how things are going and changing the plan as needed.

This process can look different depending on a person’s needs. 

Here’s a closer look at each step:

Your dietitian will talk to you to learn more about your needs, goals and preferences. 

• Foods you typically eat.
• Any allergies or intolerances you have.
• Lifestyle or cultural factors that influence how and what you eat.
• Any challenges you face in accessing or preparing foods.
• Which foods are available or not available to you.

This is a nutrition-related issue that your dietitian will focus on treating. A nutrition diagnosis is different than a medical diagnosis (like diabetes). Nutrition diagnoses typically relate to your intake of certain nutrients. For example, you may be taking in too much or not enough of a certain nutrient. Your dietitian will identify the root cause of the issue as well as signs (like lab results) and symptoms (like discomfort or pain).

This is a nutrition-related issue that your Based on the assessment and diagnosis, your dietitian will create a plan that addresses the nutrition-related issue. Your dietitian will talk to you about your role in the plan — for example, changes to make in your daily life. They’ll also tell you what meetings you can expect, including individual meetings with your dietitian and potentially group meetings. 

Once the plan is in motion, your dietitian will do regular check-ins to see how things are going. They will review test results, talk to you about how you are feeling and consult with your other healthcare providers. If you feel something isn’t going well or you have concerns, tell your dietitian. They’ll answer your questions and adjust the plan as needed.