Nutrition Services
Most people know eating right is an essential part of good health, but everyone’s nutritional needs are different. These needs can change over your life-cycle or with the onset of certain chronic diseases. Age and underlying disease states may become more complicated to manage during the recovery time which can be frustrating.
A Registered Dietitian (RD) is a food and nutrition expert that provides nutritional diagnostic, therapy, and counseling services for the purpose of disease management. A RD can help you set individualized nutrition goals and create a plan to allow you to meet your nutritional needs and optimal health.
Nutrition Education & Counseling
Meet with a RD for a one-on-one session to discuss your nutritional concerns. Our RD provides initial and follow-up consultations for various health issues including:
- Weight management
- Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
Elevated cholesterol- Gastrointestinal diseases
- Vegetarian nutrition
- Food allergies
- Nutrition to maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Specialty nutrition for liver and kidney disease
What Will Happen During a Nutrition Visit?
- Review of your eating habits and lifestyle.
- Thorough assessment of your nutritional status.
- Personalized nutrition treatment plan.
- Understanding how foods and nutrition affect the body to successfully manage disease states.
- Detailed information about how to eat and practical tips for addressing daily challenges.
- Developing therapeutic meal plans that acknowledge individual food preferences, level of physical activity, and lifestyle choices.
- Setting short- and long-term goals.
Want to Schedule an Appointment?
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You can schedule a nutrition appointment through the Wellness@Work portal or contact Liska Lackey at llackey@email.unc.edu or (919)-968-2796.
