Work with a Registered Dietitian to Lose Weight and Manage Health Conditions

If you’ve been trying to lose weight or manage a health condition like diabetes, hypertension or heart disease, you know that sifting through complex food and nutrition information can be complicated. The good news: you don’t have to go it alone. A registered dietitian (RD) can translate the science and tailor it to your individual needs, even taking your personal food preferences and lifestyle into account.  Whether you are a busy parent or a working professional, a master in the kitchen or a restaurant regular, a registered dietitian can help you meet your diet and nutrition goals.

“In the same way that you regularly see a physician to manage your medical needs, many people could benefit from seeing an RD routinely for help in managing their nutritional needs,” says Healthy Dining’s Director of Nutrition, Nicole Quartuccio, RD “Don’t wait until your health is compromised. The RD’s role is to take current nutritional science and personalize it to fit your individual lifestyle.”

There’s no better time to begin an ongoing relationship with a nutrition expert. Your insurance plan might even cover your visits. In 2002, Medicare began reimbursing for medical nutrition therapy provided by an RD for people with diabetes and kidney disease, and private insurers increasingly are covering visits to registered dietitians for treatment of obesity, high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol levels.

Contact the American Dietetic Association today to locate a registered dietitian in your area.