Nutrition is an important part of staying healthy. Food provides us with both energy and nutrients that the body needs. Food can also play a significant part in the prevention and management of many health problems. A Registered Dietitian (RD) is the expert on nutrition, and can provide reliable information to individuals, called medical nutrition therapy. An RD will review your eating patterns, assess your nutritional status, and will work with you to develop a medical nutrition therapy plan that works for you based upon your provider’s orders.
At Baptist Health Lexington we offer affordable counseling and education about nutrition for all ages. Our team of dietitians can provide nutrition education for a wide variety of health conditions and diseases, as well as guidance on healthy meal planning for health promotion, sports nutrition and stages of life (ex: childhood, pregnancy, menopause, aging, etc.). Here are just some of the topics we can cover:
- Brain health
- Cancer
- Cardiac
- Diabetes
- Food allergies
- Gastrointestinal issues (Celiac, IBS, Sucrase Deficiency, GERD, reflux, diarrhea, constipation and more)
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Pediatric concerns (intolerances, picky eating, weight imbalance and more)
- Pregnancy
- Plant-based
- Sports Nutrition
- Weight management (weight loss, weight gain, weight stabilization)
- Women’s health issues (PCOS, pregnancy, lactation, menopause and more)
What will I learn?
- What foods can help make your condition better or improve symptoms
- Nutrition plan to help you achieve your nutritional goal
- Ways to overcome barriers to meet your nutrition goals
- Facts about food and nutrition
- How to plan meals, shop for foods, how to eat out
- How to develop realistic goals
- How to create a personal nutrition plan that works for you!
How it helps?
- Meet nutrition goals
- Improve health
- Prevent future health problems
- Possibly reduce need for medications
- Reduces symptoms related to poor nutrition/chronic disease
- Improve well being and energy levels
How to get started?
What will the visit be like?
- The typical initial visit will be 60 minutes, during this time you will share information about your personal food preferences, cultural food needs, food likes/dislikes, food intolerances, and any challenges you have with purchasing food or eating food. The dietitian will provide you with information to meet your needs. We understand that food is very personal. We want you to feel supported in your health journey.
- You will then be scheduled for a follow up appointment. You can continue seeing the dietitian for routine check in visits as well.
- You and the dietitian will make a plan that works best for you
- Our services can be provided through phone, telehealth service or inperson visits. Contact Us for more information.