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Proper nutrition isn’t just essential for helping you stay in optimal shape; it’s also crucial for healing and recovery. At The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center in Arverne, Far Rockaway, and Jamaica, Queens, and another in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, you can go through comprehensive nutrition assessments to learn more about your nutrient intake and any changes you need to make. To schedule a nutrition consultation, call the nearest New York City office or request an appointment online today.
Nutrition Q & A
Why is nutrition important?
Your body relies on a steady intake of macronutrients — like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins — in addition to micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals. These nutrients work together to:
- Give you energy
- Regenerate cells
- Repair and rebuild tissues and nerves
- Run your autonomic nervous system
- Power your circulatory and digestive systems
If certain nutrients are lacking, or if you’re getting too much of a particular nutrient, any of these basic processes may suffer.
When should I have a nutrition assessment?
Nutrition assessments are important for a variety of reasons, even if you’re generally healthy. After all, you want to ensure you continue getting the right nutrients in order to stay in optimal health.
But there are times when a personalized health and wellness evaluation is particularly important. You may need a nutrition assessment if you:
- Need to heal after surgery
- Have a serious wound or ulcer
- Have weakened or brittle bones
- Need to lose weight, or even gain weight
- Have recently been diagnosed with diabetes
- Have poorly managed diabetes and frequent glucose spikes
At The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, you can meet with a specially trained nutrition expert who evaluates your dietary intake, overall health, and current symptoms. They tailor your dietary and supplement plan based on your specific needs to improve your health and wellness.
What happens during a nutrition assessment?
During your nutrition assessment at The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, your practitioner talks with you about your diet. They may need to gather information about what you typically eat and drink, as well as everything you’ve consumed for the previous several days. Your nutrition assessment may include:
- Portion control counseling
- Dietary supplement counseling
- Body mass index (BMI) calculation
- Weight loss (or weight gain) planning
- Managing your diet and glucose if you have prediabetes
- Learning to regulate your blood sugar if you have diabetes
If you’re receiving inpatient care at The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, your nutrition assessment may involve calculating what you need for your intravenous (IV) fluids or tube feedings. Your provider personalizes your nutrition assessment to your needs and health.
Book your nutrition appointment at The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.