ABSTRACT
Behavioral intervention is the cornerstone of treatment plans for people with overweight or obesity; Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) use an ongoing, dynamic process to collect data and continually analyze the patient during medical nutrition therapy. Nutrition Aassessment includes the use of equations and tools to estimate resting energy expenditure and energy intake balanced with an understanding of patient-specific environmental and behavioral factors. Evidence for particular dietary interventions vary and include various ways to reduce energy intake, while maintaining realistic expectations and enjoyment; there is no one-size-fits-all approach so individual interventions can be tailored based on assessment, then monitored and adjusted accordingly. The chronic, relapsing nature of the disease of obesity requires long-term strategies and a commitment to shared decision- making and a trusting partnership between each patient and their healthcare team.
