The role of the nutritionist for good nutrition

It is well known that diet plays an important role in obtaining the necessary nutrients that contribute to good health; However, today's lifestyle can represent a challenge due to the little time dedicated to meal planning, coupled with the wide variety of natural and processed foods that exist and the lack of guidance on the best way to combine these two universes. food. And this is where the participation of the nutritionist becomes more relevant.

According to data from the Ministry of Health ¹ , in Mexico there are around 12.4 million people living with diabetes; In the case of obesity, there is a severe problem; Mexico currently occupies 5th place in obesity in the world, with 21 million women and 15 million men suffering from obesity. It is estimated that by 2030 this number will increase to 48 million people in the country with obesity. ² Both health conditions are related to inadequate nutrition.

If immediate actions are not taken to improve consumption habits, it is very likely that this situation will worsen over time, which is why the expert participation of the nutritionist takes on great relevance to maintain or recover health. The nutritionist has all the knowledge and tools to generate the ideal strategy that allows him to attend to each of the person's needs, being empathetic with his culture, economic situation, availability of time and tastes when making recommendations for a good feeding.

Part of a good strategy is to recommend the appropriate portions of each food group, the methods of preparation, as well as tips to enjoy each meal time; If necessary, they will recommend a nutritional supplement that helps the person achieve their health goals.

An important point to note, and which may seem obvious to many, is that dietary supplements are not medicines, that is, they do not cure diseases. Food supplements are products that can be used to add nutrients to the diet or to reduce the risk of developing a health problem. ³

On a personal note, I would like to congratulate my nutritionist colleagues for their care work, ensuring the well-being of all those who come to us. It is important to remember that, although there are already policies to address health problems, they continue to grow and with it our work and commitment also grows to be able to improve the health of the population within our reach.

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Author

Lic. Roberto Alvarado Guerrero

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References:

1. https://www.gob.mx/salud/prensa/547-en-mexico-12-4-millones-de-personas-viven-con-diabetes?idiom=es#:~:text=En%20M%C3 %A9xico%2C%2012.4%20million%20of,Health%20%7C%20Government%20%7C%20gob.mx
2. https://alianzasalud.org.mx/2022/03/mexico-trabajo-el-5o-lugar-de-obesidad-en-el-mundo/
3. https://www.nia.nih.gov/espanol/suplementos-dieteticos#:~:text=Los%20suplementos%20diet%C3%A9ticos%20son%20substances,tabletas%20gel%2C%20extracts%20o%20l%C3 %Aquids.