Questions to Ask a Dietician
Evidence-based prompts for personalized nutrition advice, realistic plans, and sustainable change.
1What labs or metrics should inform my plan?
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What labs or metrics should inform my plan?
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Why this works
Personalizes guidance with data (A1C, lipids, deficiencies).
2What small habit change would give me the biggest win?
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What small habit change would give me the biggest win?
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Why this works
High-ROI, achievable first steps.
3How should I think about protein, fiber, and hydration targets?
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How should I think about protein, fiber, and hydration targets?
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Why this works
Sets simple, trackable anchors.
4What’s a realistic meal template for my schedule?
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What’s a realistic meal template for my schedule?
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Why this works
Fits life constraints instead of idealized plans.
5How do we adjust for dining out or travel?
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How do we adjust for dining out or travel?
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Why this works
Prevents all-or-nothing setbacks.
6What supplements, if any, make sense for me?
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What supplements, if any, make sense for me?
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Why this works
Avoids unnecessary spend and interactions.
7How should I interpret cravings—what could they signal?
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How should I interpret cravings—what could they signal?
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Why this works
Links signals to strategies (sleep, stress, nutrients).
8What’s an example grocery list and budget?
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What’s an example grocery list and budget?
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Why this works
Turns advice practical and affordable.
9How do we measure progress beyond weight?
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How do we measure progress beyond weight?
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Why this works
Energy, performance, labs, and adherence matter.
10What cultural or family foods can we build around?
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What cultural or family foods can we build around?
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Why this works
Protects joy and identity in eating.
11What mistakes do people make early on?
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What mistakes do people make early on?
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Why this works
Prevents common pitfalls and shame cycles.
12How often should we follow up?
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How often should we follow up?
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Why this works
Creates feedback loops and accountability.
Make It Yours
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.