Nutrition – Doral Health & Wellness NY https://doralhw.org Caring for our Community's Health Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:52:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://doralhw.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-favicon-doral-32x32.png Nutrition – Doral Health & Wellness NY https://doralhw.org 32 32 Nutritional Counseling https://doralhw.org/procedure/nutritional-counseling/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:52:08 +0000 https://doralhw.org/?post_type=procedure&p=39876 What is it?

Evidence‑based education + behavior change (MI, SMART goals) for medical goals, sports, pregnancy, or wellness.

What to expect?

45–60 min first visit; 20–30 min follow‑ups; clear action steps; coordinated care if needed

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]]> Nutrient Deficiency Testing https://doralhw.org/procedure/nutrient-deficiency-testing/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:52:07 +0000 https://doralhw.org/?post_type=procedure&p=39873 What is it?

Symptom screen + targeted labs (ferritin, B12, D, magnesium, zinc, etc.) with food-first plus supplementation plan.

What to expect?

  • Intake on symptoms/meds/diet; blood draw; results in 3–7 days; plan + re‑test timeline
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]]> Meal Planning https://doralhw.org/procedure/meal-planning/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:52:05 +0000 https://doralhw.org/?post_type=procedure&p=39871 What is Meal Planning?

Translates targets into menus, recipes, and shopping lists; includes dietary needs (diabetes, heart, IBS).

What to expect?

  • 45–60‑minute consult; sample 7‑day menu; grocery list; swaps
  • Follow‑up in 2–4 weeks
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]]> Hydration Assessment https://doralhw.org/procedure/hydration-assessment/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:52:04 +0000 https://doralhw.org/?post_type=procedure&p=39869 What is a Hydration Assessment?

Combines history, urine/specific gravity, weight change, and sometimes labs; athletes may have sweat‑rate and sodium‑loss testing.

What to expect?

  • Questionnaire, urine dip, pre/post‑workout weights if needed
  • Personalized hydration plan; follow‑up in 2–4 weeks
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]]> Food Diary Tracking https://doralhw.org/procedure/food-diary-tracking/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:52:03 +0000 https://doralhw.org/?post_type=procedure&p=39875 What is it?

Low‑friction recording (photos/app/paper) with context (hunger, mood, sleep).

What to expect?

  • Choose a method; set focus metrics; weekly review; optional prompts
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]]> Elimination Diets https://doralhw.org/procedure/elimination-diets/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:52:01 +0000 https://doralhw.org/?post_type=procedure&p=39874 What is it?

Short‑term removal of suspects (e.g., lactose, gluten, FODMAPs) followed by stepwise reintroduction.

What to expect?

  • 2–6‑week elimination, symptom tracking, weekly coaching; reintroductions; final maintenance plan
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]]> Dietary Assessment https://doralhw.org/procedure/dietary-assessment/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:52:00 +0000 https://doralhw.org/?post_type=procedure&p=39872 What is a Dietary Assessment?

24‑hour recall, 3–7‑day food record, and FFQs to analyze macros/micros vs. goals.

What to expect?

  • Guided interview; app/photo record; report + SMART goals
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]]> Calorie Counting https://doralhw.org/procedure/calorie-counting/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:51:58 +0000 https://doralhw.org/?post_type=procedure&p=39870 What is Calorie Counting?

Short‑term logging using apps, photos, labels; focuses on quality and portions, not just numbers.

What to expect?

  • Education on labels/portions; personal calorie/macro targets
  • Daily logging for 2–12 weeks with weekly check‑ins; transition to habits
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]]> Body Composition Analysis https://doralhw.org/procedure/body-composition-analysis/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:51:57 +0000 https://doralhw.org/?post_type=procedure&p=39762 What is Body Composition Analysis?

Body composition analysis measures the proportions of body fat, lean tissue (muscle, organs), bone, and body water. Depending on your needs and clinic equipment, methods may include:

  • Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
  • Skinfold calipers and circumferences
  • Anthropometrics (BMI, waist/hip)

What to expect during Body Composition Analysis?

  • Remove shoes/heavy clothing; brief BIA scan (30–60 seconds)
  • Printed/digital report with fat mass, lean mass, and BMR
  • Review of targets; reassess every 4–8 weeks
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