Working Method
A structured six-stage process from initial enquiry through ongoing seasonal revision. Each stage generates a document. Each document carries a revision date and context note.
01 — Process Steps
Enquiry & Intake
Initial Enquiry and Intake Form
Contact is received by phone or via the online form. Within two working days, the practice sends a structured intake questionnaire covering current food habits, weekly activity levels, food preferences, weight history where relevant, and lifestyle context (working hours, cooking access, household composition).
The completed form is reviewed before the first session and filed as Document 01 of the consultation record. It carries a date stamp, a season identifier (Spring / Summer / Autumn / Winter), and a programme code.
Assessment
Intake Assessment and Macronutrient Review
Before the first session, the consultant maps the intake form data against a macronutrient distribution reference for adults at the reported activity level. Food-group coverage is scored: vegetables, fruits, wholegrains, legumes, proteins, and dairy or alternatives.
This pre-session review produces an Assessment Summary (Document 02) with gap indicators and preliminary observations. It is not shared with the client before the first session — it forms the working notes for the consultant.
First Session
Initial Consultation Session
A structured one-hour session conducted in person at the Bulevardul Dacia studio or via secure video link. The session covers the intake assessment findings, clarifies food preferences, discusses the current Romanian seasonal produce availability, and outlines a proposed eating structure for the coming four weeks.
The client is not presented with a final plan at this stage. The session is exploratory. A written Session Summary (Document 03) is produced and sent within three working days.
Plan Delivery
Seasonal Eating Plan — First Issue
Within five working days of the first session, the practice delivers the eating plan document. This includes: a four-week weekly structure with meal composition guidance, a seasonal produce rotation guide for Romanian markets, portion references calibrated to the client's baseline, and a hydration and timing note.
The plan is filed as Document 04, Issue 1. All subsequent revisions increment the issue number. The plan is written in practical language and does not include nutrient targets in technical notation.
Revision Session
Mid-Programme Review and Revision
At the midpoint of the programme (week two for a four-week plan, week four for an eight-week plan), the client submits a brief feedback note covering what worked, what was difficult, and any changes to activity or lifestyle context.
The consultant reviews this feedback and produces a revised plan (Document 04, Issue 2) incorporating the adjustments. A short follow-up call or video session accompanies the revised document. Revision notes are appended to the consultation record.
Programme Close
Close Summary and Continuity Guide
At programme close, the practice produces a written summary document covering: the opening and closing intake snapshots, key changes observed in food-group coverage, the seasonal context of the programme, and a continuity guide for the client to maintain their revised routine independently.
The close summary is filed as Document 05 and archived with the full consultation record. Clients returning for a subsequent seasonal programme begin from Document 05 of their prior record rather than a fresh intake form.
02 — Standards
Documentation and Evidence Standards
Every consultation record carries an intake date, a programme code, a season identifier, and a version number. Records are stored securely and referenced at each follow-up session. No consultation begins without a completed intake form on file.
Eating plans and macronutrient references are informed by published nutritional research and the current Romanian seasonal produce calendar published annually by the national agricultural extension service. No plan is derived from proprietary weight-loss systems.
All plans are issued with a version number and a scheduled revision date. No plan remains in active use beyond its revision date without a confirmed continuation note. The revision protocol is the core quality mechanism of the practice.
Food recommendations reference vegetables and fruits available in Bucharest markets during the programme period. Seasonal sourcing guidance is updated at each quarterly revision of the practice reference library, with origin traceability noted where possible for key produce categories.
The practice maintains an annual continuing education schedule covering current nutritional research, updates to Romanian dietary reference values, and developments in sports nutrition for recreational adult athletes. Continuing education attendance is logged in the practice record.
Beldova provides nutritional consultation within the scope of food-supplement category guidance and dietary planning for healthy adults. We recommend speaking with a qualified wellness or nutrition professional before introducing any supplement to your daily routine, particularly if you have specific dietary requirements.
03 — Sourcing
Produce Reference and Sourcing Notes
Bucharest, Autumn 2024 — The practice maintains a quarterly sourcing reference updated to reflect what is available at the two major covered markets (Piata Obor and Piata Floreasca) and the seasonal box delivery services operating in Bucharest Sector 1 and Sector 2. This reference informs the produce rotation guides in client plans.
Local and regional origin is noted where possible. Romanian summer tomatoes, Dobrogean sunflower oil, Transylvanian forest fruit preserves, and Moldovan orchard fruits appear frequently in autumn and winter plans. The reference is not prescriptive — it is a guide to what is genuinely present in the market at any given point in the seasonal calendar.
Where food supplements are discussed in consultation, Beldova products fall within the food-supplement category registered with the applicable local regulatory authority under food-supplement classification. Products meet compositional and labelling requirements for nutritional supplement categories. Ingredient profiles are selected based on published nutritional research and undergo independent batch verification for quality and labelling accuracy.
Covered
References
Updates
Revision
04 — Verification
How Plans Are Verified Before Delivery
Macronutrient Cross-Check
Before delivery, each eating plan is cross-checked against the macronutrient distribution reference for the client's reported activity level. Food-group coverage is confirmed across the week. Plans with significant gaps in any category are revised before issue.
Seasonal Availability Check
Every recommended food item is confirmed against the current seasonal reference before inclusion in a plan. No item appears in a plan that is unavailable in Bucharest markets during the programme period. Substitutions are noted for items with limited seasonal windows.
Client Preference Alignment
Plans are reviewed against the client's stated food preferences and any noted exclusions from the intake form. Any item that conflicts with a stated preference or exclusion is replaced before the plan is issued.
Scope Boundary Review
Each plan is reviewed to confirm that all guidance remains within the scope of nutritional consultation for healthy adults. Where a client's intake form indicates specific dietary requirements, the plan is noted accordingly and a referral recommendation to a qualified wellness professional is included.
05 — Archive
The Consultation Archive
Bucharest, 2024 — The Beldova consultation archive holds over 340 filed records since the practice was established. Each record is a complete file: intake form, assessment summary, session notes, eating plan issues, revision documents, and close summary. Files are retained for five years from programme close and available to returning clients.
The archive serves a secondary function as a practice-level quality record. At each quarterly revision of the methodology, the practice reviews a sample of archived records to identify recurring patterns in intake gaps, seasonal plan adjustments, and client feedback. These observations inform updates to the standard templates and seasonal reference materials.
Current methodology revision: R04 — issued March 2024. Next scheduled review: December 2024.
06 — Questions
Process Questions
Most clients complete the form in 12 to 20 minutes. The form covers current eating habits, food preferences, activity patterns, and lifestyle context. Detailed answers lead to a more useful assessment — but brief answers are also sufficient for a starting point.
Plans are produced in the language preferred by the client — Romanian or English. Romanian is the default for Bucharest-based clients. English is available for international clients joining via video link. All documents carry equivalent content regardless of language.
Minor adjustments between scheduled sessions are handled by email. The client notes what has changed (a new work schedule, a preferred food item removed from market stock) and the consultant responds with a brief plan note within two working days. A formal revision document is issued at the next scheduled session.
The practice does not operate on fixed weight targets or timelines. Weight is noted in the intake form as context — alongside activity levels, food variety, and eating patterns. The focus is on food habits and routine rather than on numerical outcomes. Clients who wish to monitor weight across a programme are supported in doing so without it becoming the sole metric of progress.
Yes. All documents from your consultation record are available upon request. Records are retained for five years from programme close. Returning clients who rejoin after a period away receive a copy of their previous close summary as a starting point for the new programme.
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