# What a first visit includes

Lesson 2 of [Choosing a dietitian: credentials, visits and cost](https://dietitians.fyi/academy/choosing-a-dietitian-foundations.md), 15 minutes.

A first dietitian visit is an assessment, not a test. You talk. The dietitian listens, asks questions and starts a plan. The shape of the visit Clinic pages describe a consistent pattern. UC San Diego Health says a first appointment typically includes an initial assessment of your history and backgr…

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