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Weight gain
Weight gain is a goal shared by a wide variety of people. Whether it’s to ensure the proper growth of a child, counter the effects of a health condition or medication, improve sports performance, or simply to change one’s physical appearance, a registered dietitian can help you achieve this goal.
Many medical conditions make weight gain more challenging: ADHD, hyperthyroidism, gastrointestinal diseases, Parkinson’s disease, anorexia nervosa, and others. These conditions can lead to weight loss in various ways: some reduce the quantity of food consumed, some make nutrients less easily absorbed and/or utilized, and others increase your body’s needs, sometimes leading to a deficiency..
Having an incomplete diet that does not meet your nutritional needs makes weight gain impossible. That’s why a comprehensive nutritional assessment is crucial to help you achieve your goal. With your registered dietitian, you will examine how your current diet compares to your nutritional needs and identify deficiencies. Together, you can create a list of foods to prioritize, allowing you to increase the amount of nutrients you consume without feeling overly full. You can also determine if nutritional supplements are appropriate for you and establish a supplementation plan if necessary. Your registered dietitian will consider all these aspects to develop a personalized action plan.
