What is nutrition?
Nutrition encompasses the foods you take in, how your body digests and uses those nutrients, and the ways your diet supports your health or contributes to disease. Making smart food choices that meet your daily nutritional needs is essential if you want to thrive.
When might I need nutritional counseling?
Even if you follow a balanced diet, you can still be at risk of developing a nutritional deficiency if you:
- Engage in intense athletics or competitive sports
- Have a chronic health condition
- Live with daily stress or anxiety
- Are sick or injured
- Have frequent allergies
- Develop recurrent infections
In all these cases, your body uses more calories and requires more nutrients than normal. Nutritional counseling gives you support and information, whether you need to prevent or treat a deficiency or you simply want help with meal planning for optimal nutrition.
What type of nutrition services might I receive?
The team at APMI Orthopaedics, Sports Health & Regenerative Medicine offer:
General nutrition consultation
Your registered dietitian works with you to identify any deficiencies, determine your nutritional and caloric needs, and create a meal plan to restore your nutritional health.
Sports nutrition
In addition to making sure your diet provides the extra calories and nutrients to meet the demands of your sport, the team at APMI Orthopaedics, Sports Health & Regenerative Medicine incorporate sports training with functional nutrition so you can reach your peak performance goals.
Weight management
This comprehensive program supports all of your weight loss and maintenance needs.
What should I expect during nutritional counseling?
The registered dietitian at APMI Orthopaedics, Sports Health & Regenerative Medicine works with you as an individual, empowering you to make the best dietary decisions based on your personal food preferences.
The goal is to increase your understanding of what you eat and how it affects your overall wellness. You receive practical advice to help you lose weight, build muscle, gain weight, increase athletic performance, or learn more about healthy nutrition.
Nutritional services at APMI Orthopaedics, Sports Health & Regenerative Medicine begin with a thorough nutritional assessment. Your dietitian reviews your medical history, diet history, lifestyle habits, food allergies, dietary requirements, physical activity level, and your typical daily intake.
If you have any questions about meal planning or nutrition, call APMI Orthopaedics, Sports Health & Regenerative Medicine or book an appointment online.
