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Are you <a href="/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/5-ways-to-prepare-before-starting-a-family" target="_self" title="Opens in same window.">pregnant</a>, looking to become pregnant or just had a child? Are you looking for ways to maintain your health in your older years? Are you an athlete looking to <a href="/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/5-nutrition-tips-to-maximize-your-workouts" target="_self" title="Opens in same window.">boost performance</a>?</p> <h2>Check out this FAQ on how a registered dietitian nutritionist, or RDN, can help you decipher the eating plan that works best for you.</h2> <h3>When does it make sense to work with an RDN and what are the benefits?</h3> <p>Lifestyle changes, such as following a <a href="/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/use-95210-to-refresh-healthy-habits" target="_self" title="Opens in same window.">healthy eating plan</a>, achieving a healthy weight and regularly engaging in <a href="/hometown-health/doctors-orders/need-to-exercise-start-slowly" target="_self" title="Opens in same window.">physical activity</a>, can significantly improve your health, reduce your risk of developing <a href="/services-and-treatments/family-medicine" target="_self" title="Opens in same window.">chronic illnesses</a> and help you <a href="/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/3-tips-for-living-well-with-chronic-conditions" target="_self" title="Opens in same window.">manage symptoms</a> or slow the progression of current chronic illnesses.</p> <p>Working with an RDN who can provide expert, science-based advice as you make these changes can improve your long-term success.</p> <h3>What kind of training does an RDN have?</h3> <p>RDNs are food and nutrition experts who have graduated with at least a bachelor's degree in nutrition, completed an accredited supervised dietetic internship and passed a national examination. They also must meet ongoing continuing professional education requirements to maintain their registration.</p> <h3>Where do RDNs work?</h3> <p>RDNs can work in various environments including healthcare, food service, private practice and community settings. They also can attain additional certifications in specialized areas, such as pediatrics, renal nutrition, oncology and diabetes education.</p> <h3>Why do I need an RDN? Can't I just figure this out myself?</h3> <p>An RDN will partner with you to develop a safe and realistic eating plan that you can stick with for the long haul. To guide and motivate you, an RDN will use creative and out-of-the-box strategies to help with meal planning, grocery shopping and mindful eating.</p> <h3>What can I expect when I meet with an RDN?</h3> <p>Your RDN will thoroughly review with you your medical history, current diet and eating habits.</p> <h4>Then, with your input, the RDN will develop a nutrition plan that takes into consideration your:</h4> <ul> <li>Food preferences, allergies and intolerances </li> <li>Lifestyle </li> <li>Finances </li> <li>Ability to shop for and prepare food </li> <li>Multiple or conflicting dietary needs</li> </ul> <p>The focus will be on foods to include, not just what to avoid. The RDN also will help you identify barriers to success, provide strategies for overcoming them and provide additional guidance as you set goals for yourself.</p> <h3>How do I start working with an RDN?</h3> <p>Most often you'll need a referral from your healthcare professional to work with an RDN. The cost of these visits varies depending on insurance type and coverage. Ask your healthcare professional for a referral to a registered dietitian nutritionist and get started <a href="/topics/eat-well" target="_self" title="Opens in same window.">maximizing your nutrition</a> for a better quality of life.</p> <p><strong>Try one of these </strong><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes" target="_blank" title="Opens in a new window."><strong>dietitian-approved recipes</strong></a><strong>:</strong></p> <p><strong>Parmesan roasted cauliflower</strong></p> <p>By Mayo Clinic staff</p> <p>Serves 6</p> <p>1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs<br /> 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese<br /> 2 tablespoons olive oil<br /> 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest<br /> 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil<br /> 1/4 teaspoon paprika<br /> 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt<br /> 3 cups small cauliflower florets</p> <p>Fill a medium pot with water and bring to a boil. Heat oven to 375 F. Lightly coat an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, cheese, oil, lemon zest, basil, paprika and salt. Use your hands to evenly combine the mixture. Place the cauliflower in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain in a colander. Place the cauliflower in the baking dish and sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top. Bake for about 15 minutes or until crust is lightly brown.</p> <p>Nutrition per serving (1/2 cup): 84 calories, 6 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 163 milligrams sodium, 6 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 3 grams protein.</p> <p><strong>Whole-wheat blueberry pancakes </strong></p> <p>By Mayo Clinic staff</p> <p>Serves 6</p> <p>1 1/3 cup white whole-wheat flour<br /> 2 teaspoons baking powder<br /> 1 tablespoon sugar<br /> 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon<br /> 1 1/3 cups skim milk<br /> 1 egg, lightly beaten<br /> 1 tablespoon canola oil<br /> 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries</p> <p>In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and cinnamon. In another bowl, beat together milk, egg and oil. Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture and stir until the flour is moistened. Add blueberries and stir gently. Coat a griddle or skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle and cook until browned. Flip and brown the other side.</p> <p>Nutrition per serving (2 pancakes): 163 calories, 4 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 29 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 203 milligrams sodium, 7 grams protein.</p> <p><a href="/providers/jamie-pronschinske-rde-cd" target="_self" title="Opens in same window."><em>Jamie L. 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Are you looking for ways to maintain your health in your older years? Are you an athlete looking to boost performance?\nCheck out this FAQ on how a registered dietitian nutritionist, or RDN, can help you decipher the eating plan that works best for you.\nWhen does it make sense to work with an RDN and what are the benefits?\nLifestyle changes, such as following a healthy eating plan, achieving a healthy weight and regularly engaging in physical activity, can significantly improve your health, reduce your risk of developing chronic illnesses and help you manage symptoms or slow the progression of current chronic illnesses.\nWorking with an RDN who can provide expert, science-based advice as you make these changes can improve your long-term success.\nWhat kind of training does an RDN have?\nRDNs are food and nutrition experts who have graduated with at least a bachelor\u0027s degree in nutrition, completed an accredited supervised dietetic internship and passed a national examination. They also must meet ongoing continuing professional education requirements to maintain their registration.\nWhere do RDNs work?\nRDNs can work in various environments including healthcare, food service, private practice and community settings. They also can attain additional certifications in specialized areas, such as pediatrics, renal nutrition, oncology and diabetes education.\nWhy do I need an RDN? Can\u0027t I just figure this out myself?\nAn RDN will partner with you to develop a safe and realistic eating plan that you can stick with for the long haul. To guide and motivate you, an RDN will use creative and out-of-the-box strategies to help with meal planning, grocery shopping and mindful eating.\nWhat can I expect when I meet with an RDN?\nYour RDN will thoroughly review with you your medical history, current diet and eating habits.\nThen, with your input, the RDN will develop a nutrition plan that takes into consideration your:\n\n Food preferences, allergies and intolerances \n Lifestyle \n Finances \n Ability to shop for and prepare food \n Multiple or conflicting dietary needs\n\nThe focus will be on foods to include, not just what to avoid. The RDN also will help you identify barriers to success, provide strategies for overcoming them and provide additional guidance as you set goals for yourself.\nHow do I start working with an RDN?\nMost often you\u0027ll need a referral from your healthcare professional to work with an RDN. The cost of these visits varies depending on insurance type and coverage. Ask your healthcare professional for a referral to a registered dietitian nutritionist and get started maximizing your nutrition for a better quality of life.\nTry one of these dietitian-approved recipes:\nParmesan roasted cauliflower\nBy Mayo Clinic staff\nServes 6\n1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs\n1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese\n2 tablespoons olive oil\n1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest\n1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil\n1/4 teaspoon paprika\n1/4 teaspoon kosher salt\n3 cups small cauliflower florets\nFill a medium pot with water and bring to a boil. Heat oven to 375 F. Lightly coat an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, cheese, oil, lemon zest, basil, paprika and salt. Use your hands to evenly combine the mixture. Place the cauliflower in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain in a colander. Place the cauliflower in the baking dish and sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top. Bake for about 15 minutes or until crust is lightly brown.\nNutrition per serving (1/2 cup): 84 calories, 6 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 163 milligrams sodium, 6 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 3 grams protein.\nWhole-wheat blueberry pancakes \nBy Mayo Clinic staff\nServes 6\n1 1/3 cup white whole-wheat flour\n2 teaspoons baking powder\n1 tablespoon sugar\n1/2 teaspoon cinnamon\n1 1/3 cups skim milk\n1 egg, lightly beaten\n1 tablespoon canola oil\n1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries\nIn a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and cinnamon. In another bowl, beat together milk, egg and oil. Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture and stir until the flour is moistened. Add blueberries and stir gently. Coat a griddle or skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle and cook until browned. Flip and brown the other side.\nNutrition per serving (2 pancakes): 163 calories, 4 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 29 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 203 milligrams sodium, 7 grams protein.\nJamie L. 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Are you <a href="/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/5-ways-to-prepare-before-starting-a-family" target="_self" title="Opens in same window.">pregnant</a>, looking to become pregnant or just had a child? Are you looking for ways to maintain your health in your older years? 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They also must meet ongoing continuing professional education requirements to maintain their registration.</p> <h3>Where do RDNs work?</h3> <p>RDNs can work in various environments including healthcare, food service, private practice and community settings. They also can attain additional certifications in specialized areas, such as pediatrics, renal nutrition, oncology and diabetes education.</p> <h3>Why do I need an RDN? Can't I just figure this out myself?</h3> <p>An RDN will partner with you to develop a safe and realistic eating plan that you can stick with for the long haul. 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The cost of these visits varies depending on insurance type and coverage. Ask your healthcare professional for a referral to a registered dietitian nutritionist and get started <a href="/topics/eat-well" target="_self" title="Opens in same window.">maximizing your nutrition</a> for a better quality of life.</p> <p><strong>Try one of these </strong><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes" target="_blank" title="Opens in a new window."><strong>dietitian-approved recipes</strong></a><strong>:</strong></p> <p><strong>Parmesan roasted cauliflower</strong></p> <p>By Mayo Clinic staff</p> <p>Serves 6</p> <p>1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs<br /> 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese<br /> 2 tablespoons olive oil<br /> 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest<br /> 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil<br /> 1/4 teaspoon paprika<br /> 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt<br /> 3 cups small cauliflower florets</p> <p>Fill a medium pot with water and bring to a boil. Heat oven to 375 F. Lightly coat an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, cheese, oil, lemon zest, basil, paprika and salt. Use your hands to evenly combine the mixture. Place the cauliflower in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain in a colander. Place the cauliflower in the baking dish and sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top. Bake for about 15 minutes or until crust is lightly brown.</p> <p>Nutrition per serving (1/2 cup): 84 calories, 6 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 163 milligrams sodium, 6 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 3 grams protein.</p> <p><strong>Whole-wheat blueberry pancakes </strong></p> <p>By Mayo Clinic staff</p> <p>Serves 6</p> <p>1 1/3 cup white whole-wheat flour<br /> 2 teaspoons baking powder<br /> 1 tablespoon sugar<br /> 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon<br /> 1 1/3 cups skim milk<br /> 1 egg, lightly beaten<br /> 1 tablespoon canola oil<br /> 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries</p> <p>In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and cinnamon. In another bowl, beat together milk, egg and oil. Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture and stir until the flour is moistened. Add blueberries and stir gently. Coat a griddle or skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle and cook until browned. 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Are you looking for ways to maintain your health in your older years? Are you an athlete looking to boost performance?\nCheck out this FAQ on how a registered dietitian nutritionist, or RDN, can help you decipher the eating plan that works best for you.\nWhen does it make sense to work with an RDN and what are the benefits?\nLifestyle changes, such as following a healthy eating plan, achieving a healthy weight and regularly engaging in physical activity, can significantly improve your health, reduce your risk of developing chronic illnesses and help you manage symptoms or slow the progression of current chronic illnesses.\nWorking with an RDN who can provide expert, science-based advice as you make these changes can improve your long-term success.\nWhat kind of training does an RDN have?\nRDNs are food and nutrition experts who have graduated with at least a bachelor\u0027s degree in nutrition, completed an accredited supervised dietetic internship and passed a national examination. 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To guide and motivate you, an RDN will use creative and out-of-the-box strategies to help with meal planning, grocery shopping and mindful eating.\nWhat can I expect when I meet with an RDN?\nYour RDN will thoroughly review with you your medical history, current diet and eating habits.\nThen, with your input, the RDN will develop a nutrition plan that takes into consideration your:\n\n Food preferences, allergies and intolerances \n Lifestyle \n Finances \n Ability to shop for and prepare food \n Multiple or conflicting dietary needs\n\nThe focus will be on foods to include, not just what to avoid. The RDN also will help you identify barriers to success, provide strategies for overcoming them and provide additional guidance as you set goals for yourself.\nHow do I start working with an RDN?\nMost often you\u0027ll need a referral from your healthcare professional to work with an RDN. The cost of these visits varies depending on insurance type and coverage. Ask your healthcare professional for a referral to a registered dietitian nutritionist and get started maximizing your nutrition for a better quality of life.\nTry one of these dietitian-approved recipes:\nParmesan roasted cauliflower\nBy Mayo Clinic staff\nServes 6\n1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs\n1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese\n2 tablespoons olive oil\n1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest\n1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil\n1/4 teaspoon paprika\n1/4 teaspoon kosher salt\n3 cups small cauliflower florets\nFill a medium pot with water and bring to a boil. Heat oven to 375 F. Lightly coat an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, cheese, oil, lemon zest, basil, paprika and salt. Use your hands to evenly combine the mixture. Place the cauliflower in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain in a colander. Place the cauliflower in the baking dish and sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top. Bake for about 15 minutes or until crust is lightly brown.\nNutrition per serving (1/2 cup): 84 calories, 6 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 163 milligrams sodium, 6 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 3 grams protein.\nWhole-wheat blueberry pancakes \nBy Mayo Clinic staff\nServes 6\n1 1/3 cup white whole-wheat flour\n2 teaspoons baking powder\n1 tablespoon sugar\n1/2 teaspoon cinnamon\n1 1/3 cups skim milk\n1 egg, lightly beaten\n1 tablespoon canola oil\n1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries\nIn a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and cinnamon. In another bowl, beat together milk, egg and oil. Add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture and stir until the flour is moistened. Add blueberries and stir gently. Coat a griddle or skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium-high heat. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the hot griddle and cook until browned. 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