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Examples of More Ways I Can Help You

(Updated Jan. 11, 2025)

General tasks:​

  • Identify problems and possible root causes of them and discuss solutions.

  • Write goals and help you to reach them safely.

  • List the pros and cons of something (e.g. saturated fat).

  • Help you to make a decision, like by describing various options.

  • Check if something (e.g. a product) is appropriate for you or explain how to use it.

  • Recommend something to you, like a supplement if you’re unable to meet your needs with food.

  • Help to improve your skills (e.g. mindfulness).

  • Find/read information.

  • Give my opinion, like by writing a review of a product.

  • Change formats.

    • E.g. Change recipes from a written to a typed format.

    • E.g. Translate audio/text by using free apps and finding definitions.

  • Type detailed session notes and share them with you.

    • E.g. Type answers for your list of questions.

Human body and health:

  • Describe:

    • What affects calories in and out and how to be in a true calorie deficit or maintenance per day or week.

    • Ways to build muscles, reduce excess water weight, or assess your body (e.g. composition).

    • How to enhance the health of your hair, skin, and nails.

    • How the human body works.

  • Discuss medications (e.g. Ozempic) or supplements (e.g. probiotics).

Nutrition:

  • Explain effective ways to reduce hunger.

  • Discuss nutrients (e.g. sources and benefits of fiber/vitamins), intuitive/mindful eating, or studies.

  • Discuss how people/society (e.g. diet culture) may affect you and create solutions as needed.

  • Look at areas (e.g. in your home) and suggest ways to adjust them.

    • E.g. Change how you store food so it’s easier to make healthy choices.

  • Find information about breastfeeding or lactation.

  • Check for swallowing issues while you consume fluid/food.

Food:

  • Help to reduce how often you overeat food.

  • Describe the benefits of certain foods, such as vegetables and beans.

  • Discuss food components (e.g. alcohol, antioxidants, caffeine, or sweeteners) and types (e.g. fermented food).

  • Find information about how to grow a food garden.

Mental health and stress:

  • Provide emotional support.

  • Describe some ways to relax (e.g. meditation), regulate emotions, or tolerate distress.

  • Increase your motivation and commitment.

  • Help to list your values and other good qualities.

  • Help you to feel more satisfied with who you are, what you look like, and what your life is like.

    • E.g. Discuss self-worth, acceptance, or gratitude.

Physical activities:

  • Plan which activities (e.g. movements, games, chores, or basic workouts) to do and when to do them.

    • E.g. Discuss ways to move more often or intensely during your daily routine, like when watching TV.

  • Find videos/guides about how to do activities.

  • Calculate how many calories you may burn during activities.

Sleep:
Explain ways to adjust your food intake, night routine, and other aspects to improve your sleep.

Medical tests/procedures:

  • Explain your test results (e.g. blood A1C or ketones) and how to prevent/treat low or high levels.

  • Help you to prepare for a test/procedure (e.g. surgery) and recover from it.

Resources:

  • Find or discuss resources.

  • Share resources at https://wellresourced.com/vendor/teri-funk-rd/ that I created. 

  • Create or improve resources, such as handouts, instructions, diagrams, templates (e.g. in a document or spreadsheet), posters, blogs, books, flash cards, slideshows, videos, classes, programs, or websites.

  • Draw pictures or take photos and improve them.

  • Make learning activities (e.g. for children).

  • Create tools (e.g. survey or quiz).

Other people:

  • Communicate with someone (e.g. your doctor).

  • Help groups of people.

    • E.g. Talk in a podcast or a live video event in social media.

    • E.g. Help in person at or near Westmount Mall, like by teaching information in a walking group or at a potluck, festival, or cooking class.

  • Refer you to other service providers as needed.

Teri Funk, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist,

Weight Loss Specialist

PO Box 62050, RPO Westmount

Edmonton, AB, Canada T5M 4B5

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Sessions occur during most days. See booking page for my schedule.

  Book a session HERE  

teri.nutrition300@gmail.com

Cell: 587-599-9384

Fax: 780-401-3062

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