NUTRITION & DIETETICS
Practitioner
Marianne Williams
Briefly explanation about the therapy:
Registered Dietitians (RDs) are the only qualified health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition problems at an individual and wider public health level. Uniquely, dietitians use the most up to date public health and scientific research on food, health and disease, which they translate into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices.
Dietitians are the only nutrition professionals to be statutorily regulated, and governed by an ethical code, to ensure that they always work to the highest standard. They must have studied to degree level and completed an extended period of professional clinical training in a hospital and community environment.
The title dietitian can only be used by those appropriately trained professionals who have registered with the Health Professions Council and whose details are on the HPC web site.
Marianne’s HPC registration code: DT06322
What can the client expect at the appointment
The client will complete a detailed medical history relating to their specific medical query. They will also record a 4 day diet history and will be given a full dietary analysis of their food intake to assess if they are consuming the correct levels of vitamins, minerals and macronutrients such as carbohydrate, protein and fat in their diet.
What happens in a session
During the session the medical history will be discussed in more detail and a plan will be put in place to address any personal nutritional issues.
How many sessions should the client need before they see a result
Some people only require one session, while most will need one initial consultation and one review. Occasionally if the patient is trialling a complicated elimination diet then more support may be required.
What can the therapy help
Allergy; intolerance; and nutritional guidance for differing diet related medical conditions.
Who would benefit from this type of therapy
Anyone wanting to correct nutritional problems or those who are seeking more guidance and knowledge in diet related illness.