Bariatrics

Nutritionist or Bariatrician?

Going to a bariatrician or nutritionist can be a difficult decision if you are not clear about what you want to achieve to have an ideal weight; learn more in this blog.

Although the safest and healthiest way to lose weight is to put yourself in medical specialists' hands, some people doubt whether a nutritionist is better than a bariatrician or vice versa. Both are very important and work as a team dealing with obesity or other diseases related to metabolism.

Bariatrician
They can make medical evaluations and observe certain clinical pictures from the initial review; also, they prescribe medications and can perform surgeries.

Bariatrician is more recommended to treat obesity since this is considered a disease and, as such, it must be treated by a doctor.

Nutritionist
The nutritionist can support you in your diet and the type of food you can consume.

They study food, its nutrients, the chemical, biological and metabolic processes of your body, as well as the requirements, functions, and consequences that nutritional deficiencies can bring.

Nutritionists are well suited to the prevention and treatment of simple overweight. They can also be accommodating in conducting evaluations that may direct the patient to a bariatrician.

Which to choose?
After an honest assessment taking into account your weight, height, gender, and age, you will know what level of overweight or obesity you are at. You can use a BMI calculator -body mass index- that you find online, not a medical orientation, but it can give you a simple guide to deciding your specialist.

If you have obesity to any degree (a BMI greater than 30), the most appropriate thing is that you go with a Bariatrician, since the poor diet that you have had for years will have generated certain consequences in your body such as insulin resistance or others. It may also be that this excess weight is due to genetic issues, and it will help you in a more appropriate way to identify it.

If you are only overweight or even at a normal weight, a Nutritionist is the best option. Likewise, if you want a special diet because you are an athlete, vegetarian, celiac, adolescent or older person, a nutritionist will know how to determine the best way to eat for you.

The support of a professional in this area will be necessary and beneficial to have greater clarity and information.

Do you need an appointment? Find Bariatricians in Los Cabos.

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