Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment (One Hour)
The Comprehensive Nutrition Assessment provides a through analysis of your current dietary habits. We will identify whether your habits increase your risk of disease or contribute to secondary conditions you may be experiencing.
The assessment includes the following services:
- Food Analysis - A thorough analysis of your diet including the timing and types of foods you consume; issues such as energy, weight and body composition that may result from various food choices; the relation of diet and illness; and how your diet may be impacting your risk of developing chronic disease
- Types of food you eat
- Timing of those foods
- Risks and prevention of diseases and illness associated with food
- Weight issues as a result of your food choices
- Reviewing dietary supplements
- Evaluating your current over-the-counter or prescription drugs and supplements and their interaction with certain foods.
- Preparing a customized balanced eating plan that takes into consideration your current lifestyle
Comprehensive Sport Nutrition Assessment (One Hour)
The Comprehensive Sport Nutrition Assessment is designed to provide you with a detailed plan to help you achieve your sports performance goals. Our Registered Dietitians will work closely with you to optimize your food intake as it relates to your sport-specific requirement.
The assessment includes the following:
- Analyzing your food, including the timing and types of foods you consume; issues such as energy, weight and body composition that may result from various food choices; the relation of diet and illness; and how your diet may be impacting your risk of developing chronic disease
- Types of food you eat
- Timing of those foods
- Energy generated based on your food
- Reviewing your supplements
- Evaluating your energy and macronutrient needs (protein, carbohydrates, and fat) for your level of activity, preferred ratios and isolating deficiencies
- Identifying and addressing underlying health issues that could impact your ability to train and compete
- Anemia
- Stress fractures
- Eating disorders
- Preparing a customized balanced eating plan that takes into consideration your current lifestyle
Resting (Basal) Metabolic Rate Testing (RMR)
The resting metabolic rate test, a 15-minute non-invasive assessment, uses diagnostic technology to determine how many calories your body burns while at rest. The results of this test are fundamental to estimate how many calories you should be eating and imperative for those trying to manage their weight though have been unable to achieve results with proper exercise and dietary management. This test is also valuable for active individuals who want to know how to effectively eat for their sport. At the conclusion of the test, you will meet with a nutritionist to discuss a customized meal plan based upon your energy requirements.
After your assessment, you may wish to:
- Schedule 30 minute follow-up nutrition consultations to track your progress and address your concerns.
- Meet with one of our exercise physiologist to adjust your exercise habits in conjunction with your nutritional plan and/or any of your test results.
The title Registered Dietitian and Dietitian are protected by law, through provincial legislation so that only qualified practitioners who have met education qualifications can use the title.
A Registered Dietitian, Dietitian Professional or Dietitian is a health professional who has a Bachelor’s degree specializing in food and nutrition along with the completion of practical training in a hospital or community setting. Many dietitians further their education by pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree.
Dieticians are members of a provincial regulated profession that have public protection as their mandate. Dietitians are held accountable for all their conduct and care they provide.
The term Nutritionist is not protected by law in all provinces so people with different levels of training and knowledge can call themselves a Nutritionist. A variety of titles have been used by unqualified people to describe their involvement in nutrition related practice. Many use the term “registered” with a variation of “nutrition” as a title.
Further information can be found by contacting Dietitians of Canada or the College of Dietitians of Ontario to obtain a list of Dietitians in your area
(Source: Dietitians of Canada)