Selection of nutrition for weight correction
90% of visits to a nutritionist are related to the selection of nutrition for weight correction. Our client’s key goals are:
- – reducing body weight;
- – modeling of a beautiful figure;
- – forming a healthy eating culture;
- – improvement of well-feelings and quality of life.
Personalized nutrition selection for maximum metabolism – the first and foremost task, that our weight correction center aims to achieve.
No, and cannot be a basic one-size-fits-all ration that is equally good for everyone and everyone!!
Only an individual nutrition protocol, that is formed based on tests, eating habits, metabolism, and hormonal background of a particular human.
Where does weight correction begin?
With an initial consultation with a nutritionist, which clarifies a number of important points and factors that affect the patient’s weight:
- Organism condition, presence of health complaints, digestion.
- Chronic diseases, hereditary, predisposition to obesity.
- Assessment of the actual ration and associated risks.
- Detailed considerations of dietary habits, daily routine, rest and sleep features.
- What foods are in the ration, what does the patient eat and drink during the day.
All this anamnesis is collected in a format of a conversation with a nutritionist. After that, the results of examinations are analyzed, and an individual balanced diet plan is prepared, aimed at correcting the weight.
What analysis does need to take before the consultation?
To conduct diagnostics of the causes of weight gain and to form a proper ration, taking into account the metabolism of proteins, fats, carbohydrates and hormonal profile, the patient must undergo a series of analyses:
- General blood and urine analysis.
- HOMA Index.
- Cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides.
- Thyroid hormone, Thyroid peroxidase antibodies, free T4.
- Glycated hemoglobin.
- Hepatic enzymes.
- Renal function: creatinine, uric acid, protein, potassium, sodium, chloride, phosphorus.
- Calcium ionized.
- Homocysteine.
- Vitamin D (25-OH).
- Ferritin.
- Vitamin B12.
You can take the analysis at any convenient laboratory. Results are valid for 1 month!
Why exactly our weight correction clinic
- We make only personalized nutrition programs based on medical data and lifestyle.
- Easy and accessible communication with a doctor for dietary adjustments or clarifying questions within a month.
- We are forming a follow-up examination plan if changes in the state of health are detected.
- Developing new eating strategies that are guaranteed to help achieve the goal of weight loss and better health.
🔬 What the Research Shows
No single diet works for everyone — adherence matters most. A landmark 2018 DIETFITS RCT in JAMA (Gardner et al., Stanford) compared healthy low-fat versus healthy low-carbohydrate diets in 609 participants over 12 months. Both groups lost similar weight. The strongest predictor of weight loss success was dietary adherence and baseline insulin secretion response — not diet type. This underscores the need for individualised, sustainable approaches rather than rigid protocols.
Protein quantity and satiety. High-protein diets (1.2–1.6 g/kg body weight) consistently show greater satiety, better preservation of lean mass during weight loss, and modestly improved metabolic rate. A 2020 meta-analysis in Advances in Nutrition confirmed that protein-to-calorie ratio, rather than total protein grams, is the key variable in optimising body composition outcomes.
Sleep deprivation drives weight gain independently of diet. A 2022 systematic review in Obesity Reviews found that chronic short sleep (<7 hours/night) significantly increases ghrelin (hunger hormone), reduces leptin (satiety hormone), and promotes preferential weight gain in visceral fat depots — even when caloric intake is controlled.
Metabolic adaptation limits long-term restriction. After 6–12 months of caloric restriction, resting metabolic rate decreases by 10–15% (adaptive thermogenesis). This is a physiological response, not a failure of willpower. Evidence-based strategies include diet breaks, protein-forward refeeds, and resistance training to partially offset metabolic adaptation.
Scientific references:
1. Gardner C.D. et al. (2018). Effect of Low-Fat vs Low-Carbohydrate Diet on 12-Month Weight Loss. JAMA. PMID: 29466592
2. Leidy H.J. et al. (2015). The role of protein in weight loss and maintenance. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. PMID: 25926512
3. Samoilenko N., Khorunzha V., Bezugla O. et al. (2020). The effect of diet composition and multiplicity on weight, body fat and HOMA-IR in patients with metabolic syndrome. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, 79(OCE2), E640. DOI: 10.1017/S0029665120005893
4. Tremblay A. et al. (2021). Adaptive thermogenesis can make a difference in the ability of obese individuals to lose body weight. International Journal of Obesity. PMID: 33837295
⚠️ Who May Need a Different Approach
- Patients with hypothyroidism or PCOS often respond poorly to standard calorie-restriction advice; hormonal context must be assessed first.
- Individuals with a history of eating disorders require a non-diet, intuitive eating-informed approach with specialist support.
- Rapid weight loss (>1 kg/week) increases the risk of gallstone formation, lean mass loss, and nutrient deficiencies.
- Weight loss in postmenopausal women often requires attention to visceral fat redistribution, bone density, and muscle mass — not just scale weight.
Related reading: Nutrition for insulin resistance | Ketogenic diet: evidence and indications | Anti-ageing and weight management | Gut health and weight
Order a nutritional selection
- The cost of the initial consultation with Dr. Olga Bezugla (unaccompanied) 6000 грн.
- Clinic nutritionist (unaccompanied) 4500 грн.
- The cost of dietary support for a month 4500 грн.
This article is for educational purposes only and does not substitute individual medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any dietary changes.
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