Carbohydrate Nutrition Therapy

Service Description

According to evidence-based practice, the average adult should have an intake of 45-65% of calories from carbohydrates. This amount varies person depending on their individual needs, goals, body type, and possible conditions they may have. Social media at times creates a negative connotation around carbohydrates, however they are not bad. Our body needs carbs for energy. We just need to figure out how much you need based on your specific needs and goals. ​ ​Following a controlled carbohydrate diet can be helpful for those with a consistent high blood sugar level creating a high A1c, meaning they have or may have diabetes. An A1c is the average blood sugar in your body over a three-month time period. Those who have high blood sugar may have symptoms like increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, blurred vision, numbness/tingling, and slow healing infections. And when your blood sugar continues to be high it can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, nephropathy, neuropathy, retinopathy, gum disease, and feet issues that may lead to an amputation. Certain carbohydrate foods may contain gluten which is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale. Someone who has celiac disease have a reaction when eating gluten that triggers an immune response. The gluten is not digested and absorbed correctly. This reaction in the small intestine can injure the gastrointestinal tract lining and cause malabsorption. ​This option requires a 3 session minimum with your dietitian as this diet is more complex and the goal is not only to learn about the diet, but to understand how the diet and your intake correlate, and implement changes as needed. During the first 60-minute session we will - Review your history, concerns, and goals and decide whether a controlled carbohydrate diet is right for you. - Discuss what a controlled carbohydrates diet is and how we will tweak it to work specific for your individual needs. - If you have labs done, we will go over what your results were and how that relates to your health. plan the changes that could be done based on your overall goal. During the second session we will​; - Review a diet diary of your nutrient intake and micro analyze your nutrient intake. - Personalize your numeric goals of protein, carbohydrate, and fat intake according to your needs. - Continue to discuss this diet and your daily life while reviewing what next steps can be taken. Book your 3-pack today!