Is Nutrition Counseling for Me?
Everyone can benefit from working with a food and nutrition expert skilled at translating scientific findings into practical, everyday healthy eating strategies. Dietary recommendations may be part of your care plan when you experience:
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Digestive issues or disorders
- Eating disorders
- Food allergies or intolerances
- Heart conditions
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- High triglycerides
- Nutrition-related side effects of cancer
- Osteoporosis
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Kidney disease
- Weight management concerns, including how to eat well before and after bariatric surgery
Personalized Goals & Recommendations
Partner with your dietitian to set nutrition goals to improve your health. Then, learn ways to modify your current eating habits to reach those goals. Rest assured you’ll get realistic, sustainable recommendations that reflect your personal preferences and lifestyle.
Nutrition Education for Long-Term Success
When you choose Cone Health for nutrition education and counseling, you’ll gain the knowledge you need to make healthful choices for yourself and your family. Depending on your goals, interests and needs, you may learn how to:
- Plan meals
- Read food labels
- Make healthy choices while buying groceries or dining out
- Cook flavorful foods in healthy ways
- Eat mindfully
- Practice portion control
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a personalized nutrition service provided by a registered dietitian to help manage chronic health conditions and support better overall health. Your dietitian will complete a comprehensive nutrition assessment, review your medical history, medications, lifestyle, and eating habits, and work with you to create a realistic plan tailored to your needs and goals. MNT may be recommended for conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, digestive disorders, obesity, and other nutrition-related health concerns. Follow-up visits provide ongoing support, accountability, and adjustments to help you make lasting changes and improve health outcomes.
