Eating: We all do it, several times a day, to fuel our bodies for daily activities, whether it be doing the housework or running a marathon – most of us in adult life have found the right balance of energy input/output. After an accident/trauma our, our energy balance may be put out of whack – you aren’t doing as much as you used to, but you’re still eating the same, meaning you put on weight. For some people not only is the change after injury significant, the increase in weight can be an added “insult”, leading to depression. Finding a dietitian to help get you back on track is easier than you think! The helpful people at Dietitians Association of Australia have made an online search engine: http://dmsweb.daa.asn.au/dmsweb/frmfindapdsearch.aspx It’s simple to use (trialled it myself!).
Of course you can always contact My Rehab Team and have our friendly mobile dietitian come to your home and help you work through any food related issues you might be experiencing.
To contact My Rehab Team, dial 1300 469 734, or go to www.myrehabteam.com.au
Mili, My Rehab Team, Expert Patient/Service advisor
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