Nutrition science teaches the basics of healthy eating and proper dieting, providing information on various methods to combat excess weight. Among the recommendations, an active lifestyle, daily physical activities, morning exercises, and special diets take the lead. We also encounter conflicting opinions among them. However, many specialists prefer to keep some recommendations secret, as Daryo publication writes.
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Below, we will look at five key factors and secrets that nutritionists keep hidden to help better understand the basics of healthy eating.
Dietology and Nutrition: What is the difference?
Despite the similarities between these fields, there are certain differences between dietitians and nutritionists.
Dietology
This field focuses more on the importance of nutrition in preventing and treating diseases. Dietitians usually have medical knowledge and perform the following tasks:
- Develop special diet plans for diseases (such as diabetes, heart diseases, obesity, etc.).
- Assist in the recovery of the body after illness.
- Collaborate with doctors to create therapeutic nutrition programs for patients.
Dietitian — is often a specialist with medical education.
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Nutrition
Nutrition, on the other hand, is a broader concept that studies the effects of nutrients on the body and aims to promote a healthy lifestyle. Nutritionists emphasize the following:
- Promotion of healthy eating to prevent diseases.
- Providing recommendations on vitamins, minerals, and additional bioactive substances (supplements).
- Establishing proper eating habits and improving metabolism.
Nutritionist — is often a specialist in biology, nutrition, or healthy lifestyle rather than a medical professional.
1. Individual diet — the most important factor
The importance of an individual diet is a very relevant topic today. Because each person's body, health, lifestyle, and food needs are different. Therefore, blindly following general recommendations may sometimes not yield the expected results or may even be harmful to health.
Nutritionists are well aware of this, but they often offer standard recommendations and dietary protocols. In some cases, they do not take into account the characteristics of their clients and do not sufficiently investigate their diseases and genetic factors. As a result, the recommendations given for weight loss may not benefit the patient.
2. Psychological preparation and mental state are paramount
A person's psycho-emotional state and their internal attitude towards dietary restrictions must also be considered. Usually, psychologists work on this issue, as people's patience, adherence to habits, and striving to achieve goals can vary greatly. In such cases, it is important to warn the individual deciding to lose weight that their psychological stability is the foundation for any new changes.
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3. Weight loss is a long-term process
Nutritionists may not tell their clients that achieving noticeable results quickly is complicated. At the same time, it is important to explain to the patient that changes in weight and the body's adaptation to a new regime require a long time.
4. Without physical activity, no diet will yield effective results
Physical activity and proper nutrition are two inseparable parts of a healthy lifestyle and achieving an ideal weight. Often, people think they can rely solely on diet to lose weight in a short time. However, without physical activity, these results will not be sustainable or may not achieve the expected outcome at all.
5. Dehydration slows down metabolism
For metabolic processes to occur properly in the human body, an adequate amount of water is necessary. If the body is dehydrated, the metabolic process slows down. This is because water is one of the main agents for metabolism and fat breakdown. When there is a lack of water, the body switches to energy-saving mode, and the calorie-burning process slows down. This makes it difficult to lose weight and leads to excess fat accumulation. Therefore, it is important to drink enough water throughout the day when trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy lifestyle. Specialists usually recommend consuming at least 1.5-2 liters of water per day.
