Medical Training AINutrition Counseling for Weight Loss
You'll be able to translate dietary evidence into a personalized eating plan and coach patients through the behavior changes needed to sustain it.
What this track covers
This track covers the nutrition science and dietary approaches relevant to weight management, including macronutrient balance, meal patterns, and adapting intake for patients on appetite-suppressing therapies. It also addresses the counseling skills needed to help patients build and maintain sustainable eating habits.
What you will practice
- Compare macronutrient strategies across common dietary patterns
- Adjust protein and nutrient guidance for patients with reduced appetite
- Apply motivational interviewing to address dietary non-adherence
- Build a meal plan framework tailored to patient preferences and constraints
- Identify red flags for disordered eating or nutrient deficiency during counseling
Simulator scenario
A patient with reduced appetite on appetite-suppressing therapy reports skipping meals and asks for help restructuring their diet to protect muscle mass and avoid deficiencies.
Board question topics
- Macronutrient composition and energy balance
- Comparing evidence-based dietary patterns
- Motivational interviewing techniques in nutrition counseling
- Nutrient adequacy during appetite suppression
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The tutor only answers from licensed sources (FDA prescribing information, public guidelines and our own material) and says when it has none. Educational use only, never patient-specific advice.
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