Individualized Approach to Wellness
Age, gender, body weight, activity level, medical history and general health are all factors that can affect a person’s basic nutritional needs.
Nutritional Health Needs
Our dietitians specialize in developing programs for a variety of health needs, including:
- Prevention and Wellness
- Heart disease (blood pressure, high cholesterol and more)
- Gastrointestinal issues
- Kidney disorders
- Obesity and weight management
- Bariatric surgery (pre- and post-operative)
- Cancer
- Food allergies or intolerances
- Sports
Specialists on Staff
Registered dietitians are credentialed nutritionists who assess, diagnose and care for diet and nutrition-related issues. Skilled at separating fact from fiction, these specialists translate the latest science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living.
Strategy for Success
During an outpatient visit, a dietitian will do an in-depth evaluation of your nutritional, cultural and lifestyle-specific needs You will get help developing short- and long-term goals to achieve success and learn about grocery shopping, label reading, preparing healthy meals, eating out and more.
Appointments are made on an individual basis and may include:
- Initial assessment of nutrition and lifestyle
- Help setting personal nutrition goals and assistance with a customized plan to achieve them
- Individually tailored education materials for home use
- Follow-up assistance
- Written report for your physician
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Physician Referral
Many major insurance plans provide coverage for outpatient nutrition counseling with a physician referral. Check with your insurance and visit with your physician about the benefits of outpatient nutrition counseling.
For more information or to request a physician referral form, contact a Texas Health location indicated below.
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Self-Referral
Many of our outpatient nutrition counseling programs accept private pay. If you would like to learn more about nutrition counseling options and their costs, contact a Texas Health facility. See below to find a location near you.
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Texas Health Arlington Memorial
Address: 810 West Randol Mill Road, McRae Building, Arlington, Texas, 76012
Phone: 817-960-6564