Preparing for Your Nutrition Consultation

You do not need to prepare a perfect food diary or change your eating before your appointment. A little information about your usual routines will help make the consultation more useful.

Before your appointment

Two or three questions or priorities
A brief example of a usual day of food and drinks
Known food allergies or intolerances
Foods you avoid or prefer
A current medication and supplement list
Relevant recommendations or referrals supplied by another health professional
Any practical barriers involving time, budget, shopping or meal preparation

Do not stop or change medication or medical treatment in preparation for your consultation.

What to expect

1
We discuss your goals and current food routines.
2
We identify practical areas where support may be useful.
3
We explore realistic food and meal-planning options.
4
You may receive agreed resources or practical next steps.
5
Referral to another health professional may be recommended where appropriate.

What would make this consultation useful for me?

Prepared by Cora Potgieter, Certified Nutritionist. This resource provides general nutrition education and practical food guidance. It does not replace individual medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or care from a GP, Accredited Practising Dietitian or another appropriately qualified health professional.

Date last reviewed: July 2026