Is it normal that my doctor won't help me?

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My doctor laughed at me when I asked for help. What should I do? Is this normal?

Recently I've had some concerns for my health such as my ongoing Asthma, knee and back problems so visiting the doctor's has sort of become a weekly routine for me. But about a week ago I went to the doctors to ask if my GP could/would help me with my diet as all I eat is Pizza with the occasional Chinese takeaway and fried eggs, as well as only drinking Coke and Rockstar.

I was expecting some sort of general nutritional intake advice and a leaflet on being healthy at the very least, but all I got was an utter joke. So I was sat there with a bunch of questions on my mind, hesitatingly I told my doctor I was concerned for my health and I need a diet plan since I've never eaten anything but junk food; I need proper guidance in what to eat and how much to eat etc.

She said to me "You're young" (I'm 18 btw) "Ask your mum to help you with it, I'm sure she'll give you good advice on what to watch." Then she laughed to herself and said "Is that all?" First things first, my mum Is healthier than me but not by far. I don't need a 45 year old woman's diet plan(?) I need a proper one that fit's me and after looking on the NHS website I found out that I can ask my GP to help me be healthy/lose weight so I thought sure what the hell.

What should I do? I don't understand counting calories and I've never been taught what to eat and what nutrients I need. (I wasn't taught any life lessons by family or anyone tbh I had/still have to figure them out by myself.) Should I give it up? Is this even normal?

P.S I really tried to keep it short, sorry if it came off as a story. (I do creative writing alot._.)

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  • NeofelisNebulosa
    8 years ago

    Here you go.

    No more sodas. Drink water.

    Less pizza, chips, and junk. Eat vegetables. These can be found in cans or in the frozen section of your local grocery store.

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    • Ellenna
      8 years ago

      Hey slow down, why canned (full of salt and often also sugar) and frozen? What's wrong with fresh vegetables?

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  • thegypsysailor
    8 years ago

    Funny. In a lot less time than it took for you to write this post and certainly for a lot less money than it cost to ask your doctor those questions, you could have googled it and had gazillions of pages of information on the subject, right there on the computer.
    So, what exactly are you expecting from us?
    "Poor child. You should eat more healthy." Did that help?

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  • Parky_Parker
    8 years ago

    Keep in mind, your general doctor/primary care provider is NOT a nutritionist or a dietitian that'll come up with a diet plan and schedule. Your doctor is there to look over your results, diagnose, assess, and track your progress.

    Fruits, veggies, and various nuts are great for you.
    Drink a lot of water. Avoid "fruit" juice, as it's mostly sugared up liquid junk. Avoid soda, especially "diet" sodas with artificial sweeteners such as aspartame. It is more harmful than real sugar. Limit boxed and canned foods, as they are highly processed most of the time. ALWAYS GLANCE AT THE LABEL AND INGREDIENTS. Ask yourself these questions: How many servings are you eating? How much sugar is in your food? What are the first 3 ingredients?

    It might seem confusing now, but a little awareness goes a long way.

    Check out these sites for some basic info:
    www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
    http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/index.html

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  • Itsnotnormal1
    8 years ago

    I wouldn't help you.

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    • Ellenna
      8 years ago

      Why not?

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  • Jdubbs80
    8 years ago

    Go see a nutritionist not a gen dr? Dr's nowadays don't care about crap. Look up a nutritionist that you can go to with a list of questions you may have. They'll be more then happy to answer your questions all give you the right guidance.

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  • FJK_frm_AK25
    8 years ago

    Pretty much everything that's green or nuts n stuff that taste like shit r the healthyest plus exercise. Plain steamed chicken shit like that

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  • Ellenna
    8 years ago

    You didn't learn anything about basic nutrition at school? I find that hard to believe

    Vegetables, fruit, nuts, FRESH food, wholemeal bread

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