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