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Macrobiotic Diet

- Summary
- About the macrobiotic diet
- Benefits and risks
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Susan Janoff, MS RD LD/N

Questions for your doctor

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor or registered dietitian the following questions related to the macrobiotic diet:

  1. Is it safe for me to start following the macrobiotic diet?

  2. Should I talk to a dietitian? Can you recommend one?

  3. Is a high-fiber diet suitable for me?

  4. Are there any foods in the macrobiotic diet that I should avoid?

  5. If I have cancer, can I safely follow the macrobiotic diet?

  6. Could the macrobiotic diet help me attain my health goals?

  7. How can the macrobiotic diet help with my weight management goals?

  8. Will I get all the nutrients I need from the macrobiotic diet?

  9. Are there any elements of the macrobiotic diet that should be adjusted for me?

  10. Are there any other diet plans you recommend to improve my health?

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Review Date: 07-02-2007

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