Nutrition Services
We Help You Manage Your Health
Clinical nutrition, or medical nutrition therapy, can help treat and manage a range of health conditions through nutrition counseling and education.
At University of Vermont Health, our experienced registered dietitians (RDs) and registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) have specialized training in the therapeutic management of acute and chronic disease. They offer customized nutrition plans and one-on-one counseling to help you manage your health and make positive lifestyle changes.
Why Choose UVM Health?
As a leading nutrition services provider in the region, we offer:
- Personalized treatment: Our RDs provide quality and confidential nutrition counseling and education tailored to your specific needs.
- Coordinated care: Clinical nutrition services are integrated into specialties across UVM Health. Specialized nutrition professionals work closely with cardiologists, oncologists, gastroenterologists and more to align your diet with the rest of your medical treatment.
- Convenience: Our network of providers gives you access to medical nutrition therapy in clinic locations throughout the region, as well as many primary care offices. We offer digital health visits whenever possible to bring care to you.
Conditions We Treat
Medical nutrition therapy is used to treat many conditions, including:
- Cancer
- Cardiac disease
- Celiac disease
- Diabetes
- Eating disorders
- Food allergies
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Kidney disease
- Malnutrition
- Obesity and weight management
Additionally, dietitians provide general nutritional counseling for specific needs, including:
What to Expect
During your initial consultation, a registered dietitian will ask you questions about your medical conditions, your personal eating habits and your lifestyle. They will use this information to assess how your current diet may be affecting your health and help you identify goals for treatment.
Your RD will then create a comprehensive meal plan designed to help you meet your personal nutrition goals, taking your food preferences and dietary restrictions into account. They will offer educational materials and practical tips to help you with:
- Grocery shopping
- Meal preparation
- Eating in restaurants
- Making healthy lifestyle choices
During follow-up visits, your RD will track your progress, help you work through any difficulties sticking to your treatment plan and monitor health changes.
Culinary Medicine
University of Vermont Medical Center's Culinary Medicine program combines the joy of cooking, the science of nutrition and wonder of the natural world to support your health goals.
