Comprehensive Nutritional Assessment in Los Angeles, CA
Nutrition affects nearly every part of your health, including digestion, energy, immunity, heart health, fertility, and autoimmune conditions. A comprehensive nutritional assessment at LA Integrative Gastroenterology & Nutrition evaluates exactly which nutrients your body is getting, how well they are absorbed, and what your body needs, so treatment can be precisely targeted. To schedule your assessment, call LA Integrative Gastroenterology & Nutrition at (310) 289-8000.
Request an AppointmentWhat Is a Comprehensive Nutritional Assessment?
The body needs seven essential types of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fiber, water, minerals, and vitamins. These come from five major food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy or dairy alternatives, and protein foods. A comprehensive nutritional assessment at LA Integrative Gastroenterology & Nutrition looks not only at what you eat, but also at how well those nutrients are absorbed and how your body uses them.
What the Assessment Includes
- Detailed history: diet, symptoms, medical conditions, medications, supplements, and lifestyle
- Physical examination: signs of nutrient deficiencies or excess
- Laboratory testing: vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fatty acids, and other markers as needed
- Digestive evaluation: how well you break down and absorb food, including breath testing or stool testing when indicated
- Food sensitivity evaluation: identifying foods that may be contributing to symptoms
- Therapeutic trials: carefully guided dietary or supplement trials based on clinical judgment
Why Nutritional Status Matters
Nutrition influences many aspects of health, including energy, immunity, mood, fertility, heart health, joint health, and autoimmune conditions. In digestive disease, malabsorption can lead to deficiencies even with a healthy diet. Identifying those gaps helps explain symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, hair loss, and slow healing, and allows treatment to be precisely targeted.
How Results Guide Your Care
Your assessment becomes the blueprint for your treatment plan. Depending on your results, recommendations may include a customized nutrition plan, a therapeutic digestive disorder diet, personalized nutrients, professional-grade nutraceutical supplements, and diet and lifestyle education. When an underlying digestive condition such as SIBO, gastritis, or celiac disease is causing poor absorption, we treat that cause as well.
Nutritional Assessment FAQs
What are vitamins and why are they important?
Vitamins are nutrients the body cannot make in sufficient amounts on its own. There are 13 vitamins: the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, and the water-soluble vitamin C and eight B vitamins. Each plays essential roles in energy, immunity, and repair.
What makes a diet nutrient-rich?
A nutrient-rich diet includes a wide variety of whole foods, especially vegetables, fruits, quality proteins, and healthy fats, while limiting added sugar, excess salt, and alcohol.
Who can help me figure out which foods are best for me?
The physicians at LA Integrative Gastroenterology & Nutrition can assess your nutritional needs and create a personalized plan based on your health and test results.
How does digestion affect nutrition?
Your digestive system breaks down food and absorbs nutrients. If it is not functioning properly, you can develop deficiencies even if you eat well.
Will I need blood work?
Most assessments include laboratory testing to measure nutrient levels and related markers. Your doctor will recommend the tests that fit your situation.
How long does the assessment take?
The initial assessment is part of a thorough consultation, with lab results reviewed at a follow-up visit.
Schedule Your Nutritional Assessment in Los Angeles, CA
The best way to know whether you are getting the nutrients you need is a comprehensive assessment. Call LA Integrative Gastroenterology & Nutrition at (310) 289-8000 to schedule your consultation.