Based on the Weight & Measure FNCE 2026 interview with Caroline Susie, RDN, LD, a national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Why involve a dietitian when taking a GLP-1 medication?
- Can a dietitian help with protein, fiber, and side effects?
- How can I find a dietitian, including by telehealth?
- What does respectful, stigma-aware nutrition care look like?
What can a registered dietitian add to GLP-1 care?
Susie encourages prescribers to include dietitians on the care team. She highlights assessing whether patients are meeting nutrition needs, including protein and fiber, and helping them navigate gastrointestinal side effects. Nutrition support is more than prescribing a rigid meal plan.
Why is nutrition support important when appetite changes?
When people eat less or experience medication-related symptoms, it can become harder to meet nutrition goals. Susie emphasizes individualized support and attention to nutritional adequacy, rather than assuming the medication alone addresses every aspect of care.
What if your prescriber did not recommend a dietitian?
Patients can ask their healthcare team for a referral. Susie also discusses searching for credentialed dietitians and the possibility of telehealth visits. Insurance coverage varies by plan, diagnosis, and location; confirm benefits rather than assuming visits are covered.
How can a dietitian help someone who has experienced weight stigma?
The interview acknowledges that past stigmatizing healthcare experiences can make people hesitant to seek help. Susie points to respectful language, accessible care environments, and attention to the individual as important parts of supportive nutrition care.
How do you evaluate nutrition information online?
Susie encourages listeners to consider who is providing advice and whether it is evidence-based. Credentials such as RD or RDN can help identify qualified nutrition professionals, while patients can still ask how a recommendation applies to their individual circumstances.
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