This study was done in the UK. If you read it (it is short), there is not one single mention of registered dietitians as part of the solution in the primary care setting. This still amazes me after 26 years as a RD! For the record, weight gain generally doesnt just happen magically. True, women go through menopause, which changes the hormone levels in the body and can lead to more adipose tissue in the abdominal area. And as both men and women age, they tend to need fewer calories. Whether its an illness/injury that reduced the ability to exercise, or weight gain from pregnancy, or medication that caused an increased appetite, weight gain is still weight gain. No matter how we try to sugar coat that its not your fault, we still have to address the problem and find a solution before developing type II diabetes, joint problems, hypertension, heart disease, etc. So why the focus on doctors with very little training in nutrition? Good question. The primary care physician could certainly refer patients in the overweight/obese category for a nutrition assessment from a RD. In fact, that would be ideal. Eat well :).
Posted on: Sat, 17 Jan 2015 00:43:30 +0000
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