| Nutrition Therapy
 Nutrition
therapy is an integral part of the total care of our patients. Dr. Greenstein
will carefully evaluate patients' dietary habits from a dietary
questionnaire and food diary, and make specific recommendations. Nutritional supplements
help patients achieve
and maintain optimal health.
The Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs) are said to be an adequate level
of intake of the essential nutrients needed to maintain health for
"practically all healthy persons". Who are these "healthy persons"? Are
You?
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Individuals who do not fall within the RDA category of "practically all
healthy persons" include the following:
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- those who have a very high or low body
weight;
- those who have chronic infections or
illnesses;
- those who experience heavy physical or
emotional work stress;
- those who experience heavy physical or
emotional personal stress;
- those who have digestive problems;
- those who have wounds, burns or
injuries;
- those who have metabolic abnormalities.
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Environmental
and lifestyle stressors can increase the needed level of essential
nutrients beyond what can be supplied by a healthy diet. A list of some of
the common stressors, increasing the amount of essential nutrients we need
to function optimally include: |
- regular alcohol use;
- regular intake of caffeine;
- chronic dieting;
- use of prescription or non-prescription
medications;
- use of recreational drugs;
- oral contraceptive use;
- cigarette smoking or second hand smoke
exposure;
- pregnancy;
- heavy exercise;
- surgery;
- exposure to pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides;
- exposure to air and water pollution.
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By
working with Dr. Greenstein, you can achieve optimal health
through nutrition! |
