Dietary Assessment and Weight Loss Tips for Adults

The goal of dietary assessment is to identify appropriate and actionable areas of change in the patient’s diet and lifestyle and to improve patient health, wellbeing and offer

, if necessary.

Patients with complex dietary concerns, or chronic

, should receive a comprehensive assessment by a certified dietitian. A complete assessment will examine multiple components, including the physical ability to chew and swallow food; evaluation for food intolerances; ability to digest and absorb foods; evaluation of possible eating disorders and appetite fluctuations; unintentional weight loss or gain; taste changes; and the skills and ability to comply with dietary lifestyle changes (shopping, cooking, and understanding of the dietary plan).

Specific dietary and nutritional counseling recommendations will depend on the patient’s comorbidities and are discussed in the appropriate topics. As examples:

Eat lots of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains and a limited amount of red meat. Get at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Tips for achieving this goal include:

Cut down on unhealthy fats (trans fats and saturated fats) and consume more healthy fats (polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat). Tips for achieving this goal include:

Avoid sugary drinks and excessive alcohol intake. Tips for achieving this goal include:

Our

can help you achieve overall wellness and keep you on track with healthy eating choices. Remember to keep calorie intake balanced with needs and activity level.

Source: Uptodate ®

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