Why People See a Dietitian (And What to Expect)

Dishing Up Nutrition

Nutritional Weight & Wellness, Inc.

Nutrition, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Education, Health & Fitness:nutrition

4 • 818 Ratings

🗓️ 21 April 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Thinking about meeting with a dietitian but not sure what to expect? In this episode, licensed dietitians Melanie Beasley and Britni Vincent break down what really happens in a nutrition appointment - from how dietitians are trained, to the common reasons people come to see us, to what makes our approach different from quick-fix diets and generic plans.

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Dishing Up Nutrition.
0:11.8	Have you ever wondered what it's like to meet with a dietitian or a nutritionist?
0:15.7	Maybe you have wanted to get some help with your eating habits or improve your health,
0:20.2	but have been hesitant to
0:21.4	make an appointment, and we understand it can be intimidating to take that first step.
0:27.5	Today, we're going to be answering all your questions about what you can expect from meeting
0:32.3	with a dietitian or a nutritionist like me or Brittany. So let's take a moment to introduce ourselves.
0:39.0	I'm Melanie Beasley.
0:40.0	I'm a licensed and registered dietitian.
0:42.4	And with me today is Brittany Vincent,
0:44.1	who is also a licensed and registered dietitian.
0:47.3	Hi, Brittany.
0:48.4	Hello.
0:49.5	It's lovely to be here with you today.
0:52.1	And I think you're totally right in that it is very intimidating to make
0:57.4	that call or schedule it online because the reality is you're sharing very personal details about
1:05.4	your health, your eating habits, and you're maybe concerned about getting judgment, shame, or leaving the appointment,
1:14.0	just feeling frustrated that you didn't get the help.
1:16.5	As you have felt before.
1:17.9	Exactly.
1:18.9	You know, another thing is a lot of my clients that come to me say it was finally my time
1:23.1	to take care of myself.
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