Dietary Treatments

More than ever, Americans are facing serious nutrition-related health problems. Currently, 64 percent of the population is overweight, and more than 16 million have been diagnosed with diabetes. In addition, cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States. The good news is that you can prevent or manage these types of conditions by changing the way you eat. Our dietitian can teach you food affects your body and show you how to make better food choices to improve your health.

A proper diet will help you feel good, maintain an appropriate weight, and prevent, delay, or help control certain diseases. If you have a chronic medical condition, good nutrition plays a vital role in your disease management, and nutrition counseling would be a good first step to achieving optimal health. At the Good Health Center, we can help you achieve your goals toward better health. By choosing our nutrition services, you will gain a greater understanding of your condition, and how your relationship to food and nutrition practices affect your current health status.

To schedule an appointment for nutrition counseling you will need a referral from your physician. The referral must specify a specific diagnosis, such as diabetes, with nutritional implications and the number of visits required. However, when listing cancer or GI disorders as a diagnosis, the physician must specify which type. If you are part of an HMO, you also will need an authorization number before registration can be completed.

Prior to your appointment we recommend that you keep a food diary for one to three days. Also, bring a list of your current medications and vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements so we can fully assess your nutritional status.

Your nutrition consultation is personal and confidential. The initial visit is typically one hour. The nutritionist will:

To learn what your coverage is before schedule your first appointment, contact your individual insurance provider. You will also need an insurance referral or prescription for nutrition therapy from your doctor. You may also choose to pay for counseling out of pocket. To find out more, call the Good Health Center at 443-444-4193.

The road to better nutrition does not end there. We strongly suggest follow-up visits so the nutritionist can monitor your progress, answer your questions, and provide you with additional information. Most important, you and the nutritionist can target any difficult areas and work together to set new goals.