Dietitian for overweight and obesity
Lasting weight loss without a crash diet, with a way of eating that fits your life and your culture.
Weight & metabolic health · Amsterdam and Almere · no referral needed
Does this sound familiar?
You may have tried everything already: diets, apps, being strict with yourself. It works for a while, and then the weight comes back. Usually that is not your fault, but the fault of an approach that doesn't fit your everyday life.
Who is this guidance for?
If you recognise yourself in one or more of these situations, a dietitian is a logical next step. Not sure? A single question by e-mail is answered free of charge.
- You have a BMI of 25 or higher and want to lose weight healthily and for good
- You have tried several diets and recognise the yo-yo effect
- Your GP (huisarts) has advised you to lose weight because of your blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar
- You want to lose weight without giving up your own cuisine, culture or family meals
- You are preparing for an operation that requires weight loss first
What we do
- In-depth intake with measurement of weight and body fat percentage (and circumferences where useful)
- A personal nutrition plan that takes your preferences, culture and schedule into account
- Support with behaviour change: small steps that you can keep up
- Regular reviews in which we adjust the plan based on your results
How nutrition helps with weight loss and overweight
Overweight rarely has a single cause. Eating habits, sleep, stress, medication, hormones and genetics all play a part. That is why a standard diet usually only works for a while: it doesn't change the circumstances in which you eat. A registered dietitian looks at your whole day, from breakfast to the evening snack, and works with you on changes that fit the way you live.
We follow the guidelines of the Dutch dietetic profession and the Dutch treatment guideline for overweight and obesity in adults. Its focus is gradual, lasting weight loss, preserving muscle mass and paying attention to behaviour. That is why at every review we don't just weigh you, but also measure your body fat percentage and, where useful, circumferences: these often show progress before the scales do.
If you qualify for the Combined Lifestyle Intervention (GLI), we can guide you into that programme too. It is a two-year programme covering nutrition, exercise and behaviour, fully covered by insurance and without any deductible (eigen risico).
What to expect from your programme
The aim is a healthy weight that you maintain, not a quick number on the scales. How fast that happens differs from person to person and depends on your starting point, your health and what is realistic in your daily life. At every review you see in black and white how your weight and body fat percentage are developing, and we adjust the plan together.
We make no promises about kilos or timelines. What we do is measure the same way at every evaluation, so you see your progress in black and white.
How your programme works
Four clear steps, from sign-up to evaluation. All within the cover of your basic health insurance, at our locations in Amsterdam or Almere, at home or online.
Sign up
Online in a few minutes, no referral letter needed. Choose a location, a home visit or a video call, and your preferred time. We get in touch within one working day.
± 3 minutes
60-minute intake appointment
Full screening with weight and body-fat measurement (circumference measurements where useful), a dietary history and personal advice straight away. Afterwards we work out your plan and sample day menu (30 minutes).
60 + 30 minutes
Personal plan
Treatment goals and an eating pattern that fits your life and schedule, with consultations spread across the year. No standard lists, but choices you can keep up.
after the intake
Guidance and measuring
In follow-up consultations we discuss your progress, answer your questions and measure again, so your progress becomes visible and we can adjust in time.
at your pace
Is a dietitian for weight loss and overweight covered?
Yes. Dietary advice is covered for three hours per calendar year under the Dutch basic health insurance (basisverzekering), with no referral letter needed. With supplementary insurance you are often entitled to more sessions. If you are over 18, your deductible (eigen risico) applies, except within an integrated care network (ketenzorg). We are contracted with all Dutch health insurers and bill them directly, so you receive no invoice.
Dietitian without a referral letter
For dietary advice you do not need a referral from your GP (huisarts): you sign up directly online and we get in touch within one working day. Only if you want to be guided within integrated care (ketenzorg), so that your deductible is not touched, does your GP request a referral. Where useful, we always coordinate with your GP or specialist.
Frequently asked questions about weight loss and overweight
Do I have to follow a strict diet?
No. We work with a realistic way of eating that you can keep up. Little steps are the greatest: that is what we stand for.
How quickly will I see results?
That differs from person to person. We aim for lasting results: a gradual, healthy loss rather than a quick yo-yo effect. We take measurements at every review, so you can see your progress for yourself.
Is weight loss with a dietitian covered by Dutch health insurance?
Yes. Dietary advice for overweight is covered by the basic health insurance (basisverzekering): three hours per calendar year, with every Dutch insurer and without a referral letter. If you are over 18, your deductible (eigen risico) applies. If you qualify for the GLI, that programme is fully covered with no deductible at all.
How long does a weight-loss programme take?
Usually an intake and a few follow-up sessions spread over a number of months. An intake plus two follow-up sessions fit within the three covered hours; with supplementary insurance you are often entitled to more. You set the pace together with your dietitian.
Can I see a dietitian online in the Netherlands?
Yes. Online video consultations are covered in exactly the same way as an appointment at one of our locations, wherever you live in the Netherlands. You can also mix and match: the intake in Amsterdam or Almere, for example, and the follow-up sessions from home. Let us know your preference when you register.
A dietitian near me
Guidance for weight loss and overweight is available at all our locations in Amsterdam and Almere, at home or by video call. Choose whichever is easiest for you.
- Dietitian Amsterdam SlotervaartGezondheidscentrum Slotervaart, Louwesweg 6, Amsterdam
- Dietitian Amsterdam ZuidoostHuisartsenpraktijk Zuidoost, Florijn 5A, Amsterdam
- Dietitian Amsterdam OokmeerHuisartsenpraktijk Ookmeer, Notweg 30-A, Amsterdam
- Dietitian Almere Stad, Almere
- Online or at home. Video calls are covered in the same way; home visits in Amsterdam and Almere for anyone who finds it hard to leave the house.
Related treatments
All seventeen treatments- GLI: lifestyle coaching covered by insuranceTwo years of support on nutrition, exercise and behaviour, fully covered, with no deductible.
- Dietitian for type 1 and type 2 diabetesControl your blood sugar with food that fits your medication and your daily life, guided by dietitians with a postgraduate qualification in Nutrition and Diabetes.
- Dietitian before and after bariatric surgeryExpert nutritional support around weight-loss surgery, for a safe and lasting result.
- Dietitian for high blood pressureLower your blood pressure with less salt, more vegetables and a plan that fits your life.
Clear explanations and I can easily keep it up.
Very happy with the help, especially from Britt. Clear explanations and I can easily keep it up. Very happy with it.
Start today with guidance for weight loss and overweight
Sign up in a few minutes. We get in touch within one working day to plan your intake, at our locations in Amsterdam or Almere, at home or online. Covered by basic health insurance, no referral needed.