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The Dave Winfield Nutrition Center offers patients individual nutrition assessments.
What is an individual nutrition consultation?
The consultation is a detailed exchange between you and the registered dietitian to assess your nutrition history and eating behaviors. Other family members may be present at the session.
Areas in which you might be counseled or educated are:
• making better food choices
• changing your eating habits through behavioral strategies
• preparing foods and modifying recipes
• reading food labels and food shopping
• planning meals and dining out
• learning stress management techniques
Who will benefit from nutrition services or Medical Nutrition Therapy?
Individuals seeking management of, intervention for, or have general wellness questions relating to the following:
• struggling with weight gain, loss or maintenance
• high blood cholesterol
• high blood pressure
• pregnancy
• women, men, children, seniors
• gastrointestinal issues
• following a vegetarian lifestyle
Information is provided with a realistic and sensible approach.
Fees:
Initial nutrition consult: $240 (1 hour)
Follow-up appointments: $149 (1/2 hour)
CONSULTATIONS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Reimbursement available by some third party payers.
The registered dietitian communicates with your physician to obtain pertinent laboratory values and medical information, as well as sending him/her a written evaluation of your session.
The nutrition counselors are registered dietitians with a bachelors degree in dietetics and nutrition and either a masters degree in nutrition and/or completion of a dietetic internship. Continuing education is required for all registered dietitians.
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GROUP EDUCATION SESSIONS OR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY OR BUSINESSES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.
Dave Winfield and Laura Garrett,
former director of the Dave Winfield Nutrition Center.
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