A nutritionist designs eating plans to improve your health, manage a condition, or reach a weight goal. See one to lose or gain weight in a healthy way, manage a chronic condition through diet, or improve your eating habits.
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What is a nutritionist?
A nutritionist is a healthcare professional specialized in nutrition, who assesses your eating habits and designs a personalized plan based on your goals and health conditions.
They often work alongside other specialists, such as endocrinologists or bariatric surgeons, when nutrition is part of the treatment.
When should I see a nutritionist?
- You want to lose or gain weight with guidance.
- You have diabetes, hypertension, or another condition that improves with dietary changes.
- Preparing for or following up after bariatric surgery.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding, to adjust your diet.
- You're an athlete looking to optimize your nutrition.
- You want to improve your eating habits in general.
What they help with
- Weight management
- Diabetes and metabolic syndrome
- Nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Sports nutrition
- Support before and after bariatric surgery
- General nutrition education
What to expect at your first appointment
The nutritionist reviews your health history, current eating habits, and goals.
They may order lab work to understand your nutritional status and detect deficiencies or risk factors.
With that information, they design a personalized eating plan and explain how you'll follow up in future visits.
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How to choose the right nutritionist
Look for a nutritionist experienced with your specific goal (weight management, pregnancy, sports, chronic disease).
Many bariatric surgery patients pair their trip with nutrition visits before and after the procedure — see our Bariatric Surgeons page if that applies to you.
Below you'll find our directory of available nutritionists (auto-generated content).
Content reviewed by the Hospital CMQ medical team · Reviewed: 5 de agosto de 2026
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