GLP-1Nutrition Support
Personalised nutrition support while using Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro® or other GLP-1 medications
Online appointments available throughout New Zealand, with in-person consultations available in Auckland.
GLP-1 medications can change your appetite, digestion, thirst and usual eating patterns.
Our NZ Registered Dietitians provide personalised nutrition support to help you meet your nutritional needs, manage food-related side effects and build sustainable eating habits that support your energy, strength and long-term health.
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GLP-1 Nutrition Support From NZ Registered Dietitians
Medication may change how much you feel like eating—but your body still needs adequate energy, protein, fluid, fibre, vitamins and minerals.
When appetite decreases or digestive symptoms make eating more difficult, it can become harder to meet these needs consistently. Some people may begin skipping meals, relying on a limited range of foods or feeling unsure about what and how much they need to eat.
Whether you are considering GLP-1 treatment, have recently started medication or have been using it for some time, individualised nutrition support can help you feel more confident that your eating pattern is supporting your health.
At ABC Nutrition, we focus on nourishment, nutritional adequacy and sustainable health behaviours—not restrictive rules or food guilt.
How We Support You
Your dietitian can support you with:
✔ Maintaining adequate nutrition when your appetite is reduced
✔ Meeting your individual protein needs and supporting muscle health
✔ Finding manageable meals and snacks when larger portions feel uncomfortable
✔ Managing nutrition-related concerns such as nausea, reflux, constipation or diarrhoea
✔ Supporting hydration and fibre intake
✔ Identifying possible gaps in vitamin and mineral intake
✔ Supporting blood glucose, cholesterol and cardiovascular health where relevant
✔ Building realistic eating habits that remain useful over the long term
There is no single “GLP-1 diet” that works for everyone. Your advice will be tailored to your medication, health, symptoms, food preferences, routine and relationship with food.
You may benefit from seeing a dietitian if you are:
✔ Considering starting a GLP-1 medication
✔ Taking Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro® or another prescribed GLP-1 medication
✔ Frequently skipping meals or finding it difficult to eat enough
✔ Unsure whether you are meeting your protein or nutritional needs
✔ Experiencing digestive symptoms or changes in food tolerance
✔ Struggling to drink enough fluid
✔ Eating a more limited range of foods than usual
✔ Managing diabetes, insulin resistance, high cholesterol or other health concerns
✔ Looking for practical meal and snack ideas that suit a smaller appetite
You do not need to wait until you are experiencing significant problems. Nutrition support can begin before starting medication or at any stage during treatment.
Is GLP-1 Nutrition Support Right for You?
Looking for broader support with food, health and body concerns?
Our dietitians also provide weight-neutral nutrition support for people wanting help with eating patterns, health concerns, body image or their relationship with food—whether or not they are using GLP-1 medication.
How It Works
1. Book your appointment
We'll connect you with a suitable dietitian for an online or in-person appointment.
2. Meet with your dietitian
Your dietitian will listen, understand your concerns and focus on matters to you.
3. Get your personalised action plan
Walk away with practical, achievable steps and tools that fit your lifestyle.
4. Ongoing support
Regular appointments help to further fine-tune your goals and action plan, to ensure lasting results.
For more information about our service and how we can work together, head over to our nutrition consultation page.
For information about appointment options and pricing, visit our Fees and Packages page.
Meet Your GLP-1 Dietitians
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Caroline Worth
DIETITIAN
Caroline provides evidence-based nutrition support for people using GLP-1 medications, including those managing diabetes, cardiovascular health or digestive concerns. She uses a weight-neutral approach and also specialises in disordered and emotional eating.
Available online throughout New Zealand.
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Lauren Vodanovich
DIETITIAN
Lauren supports adults using GLP-1 medications with personalised, weight-neutral nutrition care. She can help with maintaining adequate nutrition, protein intake, digestive concerns, emotional eating and sustainable health behaviours.
Available online throughout New Zealand and in person in Mt Eden, Auckland.
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Sasha Stevenson
DIETITIAN
Sasha provides practical, personalised nutrition support for people using GLP-1 medications. She can help you maintain adequate nourishment, navigate appetite and digestive changes, meet your nutritional needs and develop sustainable eating habits.
Available online throughout New Zealand and in person in Torbay or Albany, Auckland
FAQS
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No. You can book a private consultation directly with us. Your GP or specialist is also welcome to send us relevant clinical information with your consent.
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Yes. We support people using prescribed GLP-1 and related medications, including Ozempic®, Wegovy® and Mounjaro®.
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No. Medication prescribing and dose changes remain the responsibility of your doctor or specialist. We provide nutrition support alongside your medical care.
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From a nutrition perspective, while these medications can be helpful, they are not nutritionally neutral.
Because GLP-1s reduce appetite and slow digestion, they can unintentionally lead to:
1. Inadequate Energy Intake
Skipping meals or eating very small portions
Difficulty meeting baseline energy needs
2. Reduced Protein Intake
Increased risk of loss of lean muscle mass, which is important for metabolic health
3. Micronutrient Deficiencies
Lower intake of key nutrients such as:
Vitamin C
Calcium
Vitamin D
Iron
B vitamins
Selenium
Zinc
This is where we are seeing broader trends emerge, such as rising cases of nutritional deficiencies (including scurvy, osteopenia, and anaemia) when intake becomes too limited or repetitive.
4. Gastrointestinal Side Effects
Nausea, reflux, constipation or diarrhoea
Food aversions, which can further reduce variety
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Yes. Your dietitian can help you adjust meal size, timing, food choices, fibre and fluids according to your symptoms and tolerance. Severe or worsening symptoms should be discussed with your prescribing healthcare professional.
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Yes. Online GLP-1 nutrition consultations are available throughout New Zealand, with selected in-person appointments available in Auckland (Albany, Milford, Mt Eden & Papakura).
For more detailed information about GLP-1 medications and nutrition, read our GLP-1 Medications Explained guide.
Personalised GLP-1 Nutrition Support
Our NZ Registered Dietitians can help you support your nutrition, energy, strength and long-term health alongside GLP-1 treatment—without rigid food rules or judgement.
Available online throughout New Zealand and in person in Auckland.