Frequently Asked Questions

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WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY INITIAL CONSULTATION?

Fill out any paperwork you've been sent through Practice Better
Follow the steps to prepare for your body composition test
Bring along any bloodwork from the past year
Take photos of the labels of any supplements you are taking
Think through what your health goals are

HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE BODY COMPOSITION TEST (BIOIMPEDANCE ANALYSIS)

Before the test:

Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
Avoid exercise and caffeine the day of the appointment
Avoid food for 4 hours
Drink a minimum of 2 glasses of water a few hours before test or the night before in the case of a morning test
No fluids within 1 hour
Empty your bladder right before the test (there is a bathroom on the first floor for your convenience)
Remove any removable electronic devices such as watches, insulin pumps (if safe to do so), continuous glucose monitors, etc.
Notify me if you are pregnant or have any implanted medical devices such as a pacemaker, as it is not advised with such conditions

WHAT IS BODY COMPOSITION TESTING? (BIOIMPEDANCE ANALYSIS)

Bioimpedance analysis is a type of test which can determine your muscle mass, fat mass, and hydration. This is important because your weight when you step on a scale cannot tell you your muscle status or body fat percentage (a good indicator for chronic health). What your body is made out of matters significantly more than the actual number on the scale. Think of body builders - many of them could be considered "overweight" or even "obese" if you look purely at height and weight, but it's evident that they do not have excess fat but rather have additional metabolic tissue.

ARE THERE ANY REASONS WHY I SHOULDN'T HAVE A BODY COMPOSITION TEST?

Yes! If you are pregnant or have an implanted medical device like a pacemaker, it's not advised that you have a bioimpedance analysis.

HOW CAN WE GET STARTED?

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DO YOU OFFER GROUP CONSULTATIONS OR WORKSHOPS?

Yes! I have virtual or worksite offerings. If you are interested in booking one, please email me at happiernutritionist@gmail.com.

WHAT ARE YOUR QUALIFICATIONS?

Master's of Science in Human Nutrition, University of Bridgeport
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Licensed a Dietitian-Nutritionist in Maryland. Note: New York Currently does not have licensure for nutritionists and Dietitians.