Why Functional Nutrition
Nourishing Health from the Inside Out.
A functional approach is a systems approach. One that is investigative and uses clues
to put pieces together versus the conventional model that looks at the body in parts
unrelated to each other. As a functional nutritionist it is critical to ask “Why” and not
“What.” Digging into a client’s story, symptoms and timelines then putting the pieces
together to come up with a comprehensive individual protocol.
We live in a world with a food system that is incentivized by profit and not the health of
the people. By gaining education around real, whole food-based strategies a person can
radically shift their health and overall wellbeing.
It is a journey that requires time and commitment from the individual, but the outcomes
can be life changing. Being your own advocate for your health and body is the best gift
you can ever receive.
Important Stats to Consider:
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In a research article published in the Journal of Biomedical Education “less than a third (35 of 121, 29%) of medical schools fail to provide the recommended minimum of 25 hours of nutrition education.”
2
According to the CDC roughly 50-60% of adults have at least one chronic illness. 25-40% have multiple chronic conditions. This adds up to $4.7 trillion dollars in the US for healthcare. For individuals with chronic conditions they can expect to pay an average of $6,032 out of pocket for costs related to these conditions.​
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This is five times higher than for a person without chronic conditions. Individuals who utilize a functional approach that incorporates nutrition, fitness, wellness programs etc can not only save thousands of dollars but improve their quality of life.
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In a research article published by Nutrients in November of 2023 state “healthy diet choices and regular physical exercise can dramatically delay or prevent the incidence of chronic diseases. PMCID:PMC10650398 | PMID 37960280
