Anthropometric analysis

Our dietitian will assess anthropometric measurements, including height, weight, growth rate (in children and adolescents), and body composition. Because all sessions will be held online, obtaining anthropometric measurements will be done by the client themselves and uploaded onto the client dashboard and will be kept strictly confidential. If necessary, our dietitian can refer you to a centre near you where a body composition test such as skinfolds, an InBody test or BodPod can be conducted.

Biochemical analysis

Bloodwork plays an integral part in assessing the nutritional status of an athlete. Our dietitian will refer you to a laboratory near you where certain biomarkers of health and performance will be tested according to your needs. Examples of this include iron levels, hormones, immunological markers, and electrolytes.

If a possible deficiency in intake is suspected after conducting a diet history, the relevant tests will be done to identify the severity thereof to establish a personalized supplementation protocol. Follow-up tests will also be done to assess whether or not nutrient adequacy has improved after the relevant time period.

Clinical signs

Clinical signs include feedback in terms of perceived energy levels, sleep, performance, fatigue, the absence/presence of menstrual cycles, signs of nutrient deficiencies, gut discomfort, and injuries.

Dietary analysis

During dietary analysis, we assess nutrient adequacy (carbohydrate availability, fat, and protein intake, as well as micronutrients of concern such as calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin C, antioxidants, and phytochemicals), analyze need for and use of sport-specific supplements, conduct a diet history and meal timing assessment, and assess overall nutritional quality and variety.

A dietary analysis helps us to pinpoint where our starting point of nutritional status is – as the saying goes, what gets measured, gets improved upon. It also gives us a snapshot of your current day-in-the-life – your normal eating patterns, dietary preferences, intolerances, or allergies.

Your diet history also has an impact on your current nutritional status and metabolism. Looking at your diet history together with biochemical results (blood tests) allows our dietitian to find areas in the diet where interventions can elevate health and performance.

Medicine-nutrient interaction analysis

Finally, we will assess how any chronic/acute medications are affecting your nutrient intake, absorption and utilization and advise on how to address any interactions your medications may have on your nutritional status.