Research
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Telehealth-delivered dietetic consultations (telephone and videoconference) produce clinical and dietary outcomes comparable to in-person face-to-face consultations for weight management and chronic disease management.
If you have a chronic condition or are managing weight, telehealth consultations with a dietitian are just as effective as visiting a clinic in person. You can use phone or video calls to get the same quality of care, often with less travel time and cost. Ask your provider about telehealth options.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Outcomes of telehealth-delivered dietetic consultations are comparable to those delivered in-person, without requiring higher levels of additional training nor compromising quality of service provision.
Why this rating
Based on systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and multiple RCTs comparing telehealth to in-person care.
Source
Dietitians Australia position statement on telehealth
Jaimon T. Kelly et al. · Nutrition & Dietetics · 2020
DOI 10.1111/1747-0080.12619
Meta-analysisCited 83×
Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
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