Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in 10522

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Alexandra Kaplan
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDN, CDE, CSP
Serves Area
She creates an individualized plan based on your specific nutritional needs, medical and family history, weight history, preferences and lifestyle.
Alex currently works at Montefiore Medical Center in Pediatric Endocrinology, counseling patients with diabetes, celiac disease and endocrine disorders. She has also counseled adults with medical conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal conditions, allergies, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Alex is a writer for Livestrong, eHow nutrition and SFGate Healthy Living.
She creates an individualized plan based on your specific nutritional needs, medical and family history, weight history, preferences and lifestyle.
Alex currently works at Montefiore Medical Center in Pediatric Endocrinology, counseling patients with diabetes, celiac disease and endocrine disorders. She has also counseled adults with medical conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal conditions, allergies, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Alex is a writer for Livestrong, eHow nutrition and SFGate Healthy Living.
(914) 908-2172 View (914) 908-2172

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Jenna Saidel Lebowich
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDN
White Plains, NY 10605
My custom-designed nutrition counseling, cooking, and education programs help my clients to better understand how food works in their bodies and how to make the best possible food choices for themselves and their families. I've helped clients to understand and overcome the food-related challenges of allergies and intolerances, digestive problems, autoimmune issues, diabetes, eating disorders, cancer, developmental disabilities, and cardiovascular disease, as well as those looking to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, develop a more positive relationship with food, or to simply fine tune their eating habits.
My custom-designed nutrition counseling, cooking, and education programs help my clients to better understand how food works in their bodies and how to make the best possible food choices for themselves and their families. I've helped clients to understand and overcome the food-related challenges of allergies and intolerances, digestive problems, autoimmune issues, diabetes, eating disorders, cancer, developmental disabilities, and cardiovascular disease, as well as those looking to achieve and maintain a healthy weight, develop a more positive relationship with food, or to simply fine tune their eating habits.
(917) 983-1022 View (917) 983-1022
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Sinem Sule Gunes-Cetinkaya
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, MBEAT-P
Great Neck, NY 11021
I am a registered dietitian/nutritionist located in NY. I utilize evidence-based, mindful eating and a functional and integrative treatment method in my coaching program. The program will address your unique needs and individuality in a whole system approach so that it can be sustainable, realistic, and impactful for you. In addition, we will work on the issues that negatively affect your relationship with food and causes undesirable results.
I am a registered dietitian/nutritionist located in NY. I utilize evidence-based, mindful eating and a functional and integrative treatment method in my coaching program. The program will address your unique needs and individuality in a whole system approach so that it can be sustainable, realistic, and impactful for you. In addition, we will work on the issues that negatively affect your relationship with food and causes undesirable results.
(516) 715-2878 View (516) 715-2878
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Linda Arpino
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MA, RD, CDN, FAND
Rye Brook, NY 10573
In your first session we will do a complete assessment of your medical history and goals to desight a plan of action that achieves postive behavioral results.
The Life Focus Nutrition Centers are a comprehensive nutrition practice specializing in individual adults, teen and children nutrition. Expertise in weight management, diabetes, cholesterol and cardiac management, cancer prevention, gastrointestinal diseases (food sensitivities,IBS, crohn's, colitis, sports nutrition,and pregnancy related issues. Additionally, for childhood nutrition (autism, failure to thrive, picky eaters, and food allergies guidelines are available . Our focus is to educate diverse cultures based on food prefereces. Healthy food choices for you and your planet!
In your first session we will do a complete assessment of your medical history and goals to desight a plan of action that achieves postive behavioral results.
The Life Focus Nutrition Centers are a comprehensive nutrition practice specializing in individual adults, teen and children nutrition. Expertise in weight management, diabetes, cholesterol and cardiac management, cancer prevention, gastrointestinal diseases (food sensitivities,IBS, crohn's, colitis, sports nutrition,and pregnancy related issues. Additionally, for childhood nutrition (autism, failure to thrive, picky eaters, and food allergies guidelines are available . Our focus is to educate diverse cultures based on food prefereces. Healthy food choices for you and your planet!
(914) 758-0789 View (914) 758-0789
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Lindsay Krasna
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MA, EdM, RD, CDN
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Most of the individuals I work with are in recovery from an eating disorder, and/or looking to heal a complicated relationship with food. I find tremendous reward in the process of collaborating with my clients and helping them find a more ease with eating and confidence in their bodies. My nutrition counseling style is warm, creative and compassionate. In our work together, you can expect a non-judgmental space, invitations to unpack internalized diet culture beliefs, and tailored guidance focused on cultivating behaviors that promote genuine well-being and better quality of life around food and body.
Most of the individuals I work with are in recovery from an eating disorder, and/or looking to heal a complicated relationship with food. I find tremendous reward in the process of collaborating with my clients and helping them find a more ease with eating and confidence in their bodies. My nutrition counseling style is warm, creative and compassionate. In our work together, you can expect a non-judgmental space, invitations to unpack internalized diet culture beliefs, and tailored guidance focused on cultivating behaviors that promote genuine well-being and better quality of life around food and body.
(929) 323-2505 View (929) 323-2505
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Jessica Pearl
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, CLT
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
I specialize in sports nutrition, gastrointestinal disorders, and food allergies. I can help you manage digestive and inflammatory conditions, including IBS and migraines, or properly fuel and improve athletic performance. Additional areas of expertise include the female athlete triad and disordered eating. I offer individual nutrition counseling, MRT testing / LEAP diet therapy for food sensitivities, and personal training services.
I specialize in sports nutrition, gastrointestinal disorders, and food allergies. I can help you manage digestive and inflammatory conditions, including IBS and migraines, or properly fuel and improve athletic performance. Additional areas of expertise include the female athlete triad and disordered eating. I offer individual nutrition counseling, MRT testing / LEAP diet therapy for food sensitivities, and personal training services.
(754) 203-3896 View (754) 203-3896
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Justine M Roth
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CEDRD
New York, NY 10022
I am currently the director of the nutrition department at the NYS Psychiatric Institute, an in-patient treatment unit at Columbia University Medical Center.
I have extensive experience working with the eating disorder population in various settings including in-patient, day program, and private practice. This has given me valuable experience to better serve you through the progression of your treatment. We will work together to indentify the stage you are in to best suit your needs.
I am currently the director of the nutrition department at the NYS Psychiatric Institute, an in-patient treatment unit at Columbia University Medical Center.
I have extensive experience working with the eating disorder population in various settings including in-patient, day program, and private practice. This has given me valuable experience to better serve you through the progression of your treatment. We will work together to indentify the stage you are in to best suit your needs.
(732) 654-2060 View (732) 654-2060
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Ilyse Schapiro
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Harrison, NY 10528
As a Credentialed Registered Dietitian, I work with clients to develop plans that are gimmick-free and easy to follow. Fad diets don't work and ultimately lead to disappointment. I take a balanced and realistic approach to help you live a healthier life. In our first session, I develop a comprehensive and customized meal plan that addresses your specific health needs, lifestyle and nutrition concerns without deprivation. Follow up sessions support your goals, and in between office visits, I am available via phone, email or text to answer questions and offer encouragement.
As a Credentialed Registered Dietitian, I work with clients to develop plans that are gimmick-free and easy to follow. Fad diets don't work and ultimately lead to disappointment. I take a balanced and realistic approach to help you live a healthier life. In our first session, I develop a comprehensive and customized meal plan that addresses your specific health needs, lifestyle and nutrition concerns without deprivation. Follow up sessions support your goals, and in between office visits, I am available via phone, email or text to answer questions and offer encouragement.
(646) 480-6341 View (646) 480-6341
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Lauren Minchen
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN, CDN
New York, NY 10016
Lauren's nutrition counseling sessions include analysis of current meal patterns, lifestyle factors, medical diagnoses, medication regimen, food allergies and preferences, and your personal wellness goals.
Lauren provides nutrition counseling for individuals (in-person and virtual), culinary services in the form of meal preparation and classes, group workshops and support, corporate consulting services, and in-home nutrition services for the elderly.
Lauren's nutrition counseling sessions include analysis of current meal patterns, lifestyle factors, medical diagnoses, medication regimen, food allergies and preferences, and your personal wellness goals.
Lauren provides nutrition counseling for individuals (in-person and virtual), culinary services in the form of meal preparation and classes, group workshops and support, corporate consulting services, and in-home nutrition services for the elderly.
(646) 863-5398 View (646) 863-5398
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Kate Brock
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MA, MS, CNS, LDN
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You might feel like you’ve tried every diet, every plan, every reset, but still feel stuck. Maybe you’re constantly thinking about food, swinging between feeling in control and overwhelmed. You’re tired of the guilt, the spirals, and the all-or-nothing mindset. Physically, you might be dealing with bloating, fatigue, or hormone concerns, and wondering if it’s possible to care for your health without being on the constant merry go round of trying things and then giving up. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Healing is possible, and it doesn’t have to be exhausting.
You might feel like you’ve tried every diet, every plan, every reset, but still feel stuck. Maybe you’re constantly thinking about food, swinging between feeling in control and overwhelmed. You’re tired of the guilt, the spirals, and the all-or-nothing mindset. Physically, you might be dealing with bloating, fatigue, or hormone concerns, and wondering if it’s possible to care for your health without being on the constant merry go round of trying things and then giving up. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Healing is possible, and it doesn’t have to be exhausting.
(202) 318-3069 View (202) 318-3069
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Abby Walker
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDN, CPT
West Hempstead, NY 11552
Targeted Medical Nutrition Therapy, customized meal plan that supports your specific needs.
My heart is in helping people just like you break free from the discomfort, frustration, and uncertainty that come with health struggles. I know how exhausting it can be to feel trapped in a cycle of pain, bloating, digestive distress, inflammation, or food sensitivities. I’m here to help you uncover the root causes of your symptoms, not just manage them, so you can heal from the inside out. I create personalized wellness plans that support your body’s natural ability to restore balance. My goal is to help you feel at home in your body again. strong, energized, confident, and free to live the life you deserve.
Targeted Medical Nutrition Therapy, customized meal plan that supports your specific needs.
My heart is in helping people just like you break free from the discomfort, frustration, and uncertainty that come with health struggles. I know how exhausting it can be to feel trapped in a cycle of pain, bloating, digestive distress, inflammation, or food sensitivities. I’m here to help you uncover the root causes of your symptoms, not just manage them, so you can heal from the inside out. I create personalized wellness plans that support your body’s natural ability to restore balance. My goal is to help you feel at home in your body again. strong, energized, confident, and free to live the life you deserve.
(516) 969-8564 View (516) 969-8564
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Naia Riley
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, BS
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My approach blends medical nutrition therapy with neuroscience, body trust, and a non-diet philosophy.
Accepting New Clients! Tired of feeling like food is the enemy or your body is a problem to fix? If you're exhausted from second-guessing every bite, overwhelmed by food decisions, or disconnected from your body’s cues, you're not alone — and you don’t have to heal alone either. Many of my clients come to me feeling like they’ve tried everything and still feel stuck. I’m here to offer a new way forward: one rooted in safety, compassion, creativity, and who You are as a whole person.
My approach blends medical nutrition therapy with neuroscience, body trust, and a non-diet philosophy.
Accepting New Clients! Tired of feeling like food is the enemy or your body is a problem to fix? If you're exhausted from second-guessing every bite, overwhelmed by food decisions, or disconnected from your body’s cues, you're not alone — and you don’t have to heal alone either. Many of my clients come to me feeling like they’ve tried everything and still feel stuck. I’m here to offer a new way forward: one rooted in safety, compassion, creativity, and who You are as a whole person.
(510) 201-5672 View (510) 201-5672
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Melanie Sherman
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
New York, NY 10025
Whether you have been diagnosed with an eating disorder, or simply want to improve your relationship to food and your body, together we will work to nourish your mind, body and spirit and set you on your path towards health, healing and recovery.
Whether you have been diagnosed with an eating disorder, or simply want to improve your relationship to food and your body, together we will work to nourish your mind, body and spirit and set you on your path towards health, healing and recovery.
(646) 503-0930 View (646) 503-0930
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Ms Nutritional Wellness
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CDN, CPT
1 Endorsed
Manhasset, NY 11030
She is an articulate Nutrition and Dietetics professional dedicated to improving dietary habits with years conducting nutrition assessments and evaluating life style factors such as stress levels, medical diagnoses and medication usage.
Mahtab Soleimanzadeh RD CDN CPT graduated from CUNY Queens with a major in dietetics (nutrition) and a minor in psychology. Mahtab is a passionate nutrition expert/Clinical Nutritionist, with over 10 years of experience working at a longterm care facility and her own private practice with multiple DR affiliations. Mahtab works with all age groups with much success rate; She has helped numerous patients with Diabetes, High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Obesity and Malnourished reach normal blood panels and Bmi range. Please visit website for reviews from patients.
She is an articulate Nutrition and Dietetics professional dedicated to improving dietary habits with years conducting nutrition assessments and evaluating life style factors such as stress levels, medical diagnoses and medication usage.
Mahtab Soleimanzadeh RD CDN CPT graduated from CUNY Queens with a major in dietetics (nutrition) and a minor in psychology. Mahtab is a passionate nutrition expert/Clinical Nutritionist, with over 10 years of experience working at a longterm care facility and her own private practice with multiple DR affiliations. Mahtab works with all age groups with much success rate; She has helped numerous patients with Diabetes, High blood pressure, High cholesterol, Obesity and Malnourished reach normal blood panels and Bmi range. Please visit website for reviews from patients.
(516) 614-5304 View (516) 614-5304
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Megan Byrd
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Megan is a Registered Dietitian who helps clients improve health and wellness through a compassionate, personalized approach. She has experience in PCOS, infertility, prenatal/postpartum nutrition, anti-inflammatory diets, picky eating in children, blood pressure and cholesterol management, cardiovascular health, weight management, diabetes, food sensitivities, vegan/vegetarian diets, and overall wellness. She collaborates with clients to create plans that support their unique health goals.
Megan is a Registered Dietitian who helps clients improve health and wellness through a compassionate, personalized approach. She has experience in PCOS, infertility, prenatal/postpartum nutrition, anti-inflammatory diets, picky eating in children, blood pressure and cholesterol management, cardiovascular health, weight management, diabetes, food sensitivities, vegan/vegetarian diets, and overall wellness. She collaborates with clients to create plans that support their unique health goals.
(346) 572-9634 View (346) 572-9634
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Diabetes Digital (Virtual Only)
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDN
New York, NY 10001
I’m Teela, and I help people with diabetes and prediabetes improve their diet and overall health with small, sustainable changes. I'm a Certified Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist with years of professional experience, including hospital settings, long-term care, and WIC. I received my Master of Science in Nutrition at Hunter College. My journey was born from a sincere passion for food and the belief that everyone deserves equal access to healthcare. Clients find me approachable, resourceful, and caring.
I’m Teela, and I help people with diabetes and prediabetes improve their diet and overall health with small, sustainable changes. I'm a Certified Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist with years of professional experience, including hospital settings, long-term care, and WIC. I received my Master of Science in Nutrition at Hunter College. My journey was born from a sincere passion for food and the belief that everyone deserves equal access to healthcare. Clients find me approachable, resourceful, and caring.
(332) 205-9251 View (332) 205-9251
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Maiken Wiese
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDN
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11211
We are skilled at compassionate nutrition therapy geared towards freeing yourself from diet culture and disordered eating.
Wiese Nutrition is a weight inclusive and LGBTQ+ affirming nutrition practice that believes folks deserve care that addresses their mental and physical health needs, regardless of body size. We are made up of New York Eating Disorder Dietitians and Brooklyn Eating Disorder Dietitians with experience in treatment programs as well as outpatient treatment for folks in recovery or folks wanting to get off the fad dieting cycle. We provide in person and virtual one-to-one nutrition counseling and have in person availability in our Williamsburg, Brooklyn location.
We are skilled at compassionate nutrition therapy geared towards freeing yourself from diet culture and disordered eating.
Wiese Nutrition is a weight inclusive and LGBTQ+ affirming nutrition practice that believes folks deserve care that addresses their mental and physical health needs, regardless of body size. We are made up of New York Eating Disorder Dietitians and Brooklyn Eating Disorder Dietitians with experience in treatment programs as well as outpatient treatment for folks in recovery or folks wanting to get off the fad dieting cycle. We provide in person and virtual one-to-one nutrition counseling and have in person availability in our Williamsburg, Brooklyn location.
(646) 466-4783 View (646) 466-4783
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Art of Conscious Living
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CHN
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Pamela Warren, MS, CHN Certified Holistic & Clinical Nutritionist. I work with individuals and provide corporate consulting. You will improve health, lose weight and reverse illness with whole foods alone, no medications needed. Using the most successful solutions that are easy to use for your lifetime. Together we choose the best ones for you individually to: correct weight problems, reverse type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, acid reflux, digestive disorders, IBS, cardiovascular disease, allergies, skin rashes and acne, yeast imbalance-candida, and many other health issues that you will see below. I am a type 2 diabetes/cancer expert.
Pamela Warren, MS, CHN Certified Holistic & Clinical Nutritionist. I work with individuals and provide corporate consulting. You will improve health, lose weight and reverse illness with whole foods alone, no medications needed. Using the most successful solutions that are easy to use for your lifetime. Together we choose the best ones for you individually to: correct weight problems, reverse type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, acid reflux, digestive disorders, IBS, cardiovascular disease, allergies, skin rashes and acne, yeast imbalance-candida, and many other health issues that you will see below. I am a type 2 diabetes/cancer expert.
(646) 783-2768 View (646) 783-2768
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Cathleen Burns
Nutritionist/Dietitian, DCN, RDN, LDN
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Collaborative Kidney Care was launched to offer a patient-focused practice with individualized treatment plans to meet you where you are and help achieve optimized health outcomes through innovative approaches.
Collaborative Kidney Care was launched to offer a patient-focused practice with individualized treatment plans to meet you where you are and help achieve optimized health outcomes through innovative approaches.
(508) 213-0392 View (508) 213-0392
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Azi Ahmadi MS, RDN, CDCES, CDN
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDCES, CDN
Serves Area
I’m Azi Ahmadi, MS, RDN, CDCES, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 25 years of experience in diabetes care, body recomposition, sports nutrition, and longevity-focused metabolic health. I work with active men and women of all ages who want to lose fat, gain or preserve muscle, improve performance, and feel strong and energized as they age—without extreme diets. I often use Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) to help clients see how their body responds to food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real time. You don’t need diabetes to benefit—CGM is a powerful learning and personalization tool.
I’m Azi Ahmadi, MS, RDN, CDCES, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 25 years of experience in diabetes care, body recomposition, sports nutrition, and longevity-focused metabolic health. I work with active men and women of all ages who want to lose fat, gain or preserve muscle, improve performance, and feel strong and energized as they age—without extreme diets. I often use Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) to help clients see how their body responds to food, exercise, stress, and sleep in real time. You don’t need diabetes to benefit—CGM is a powerful learning and personalization tool.
(917) 809-5351 View (917) 809-5351
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is medical nutrition therapy?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) involves the use of personalized dietary changes to prevent or manage chronic conditions. Typically conducted in an outpatient setting by a Registered Dietitian (RD), MNT aims to address specific health issues through tailored nutrition plans. Clients are often referred for MNT by healthcare professionals who identify conditions that could benefit from dietary and lifestyle modifications, such as diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular disease. The goal of MNT is to improve overall health outcomes by making adjustments to the client's diet based on their individual needs and medical conditions.

What conditions is medical nutrition therapy for?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is often used for individuals with diseases caused or worsened by poor diet, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, and cardiovascular diseases. However, other conditions can also benefit from nutrition therapy. MNT is typically not intended to replace other treatments, such as medication, but rather to complement them. By improving a person's overall diet and health, MNT aims to prevent the exacerbation of symptoms and complement other treatments.

Is medical nutrition therapy covered by insurance?
Medical nutrition therapy is frequently covered by insurance. However, insurance coverage can vary based on factors like your specific plan details, whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network provider, and whether you have a referral for nutrition services based on a medical diagnosis. While a referral is not required to see a dietitian or nutritionist, and many individuals independently seek nutritional support without prior medical advice, a referral from a primary care physician or another medical professional may be necessary to obtain coverage for medical nutrition services. In such cases, a referral is typically made for those who have been formally diagnosed with a medical condition requiring nutrition counseling, such as diabetes or hypertension. Coverage also depends on the type of nutrition service. Typically, insurance plans only cover services provided by a licensed Registered Dietitian (RD) and do not cover those offered by nutritionists or nutrition coaches without the RD credential. If nutrition services are not covered by your insurance, some dietitians and nutritionists may offer sliding scale rates or lower-cost services for clients who cannot afford their full fee.

What does medical nutrition therapy involve?
The approach a dietitian will take in a medical nutrition therapy session will depend on a number of factors, including what conditions the client has and what the goals of the client are. An initial session often involves an assessment of the client's overall health and current dietary intake; a dietitian may also speak with a client's medical doctor prior to or following a first session to obtain information on the medical condition(s) the client is seeking nutrition therapy counseling for. The dietitian will then work with the client to create goals of medical nutrition therapy sessions, such as weight loss, eating a more plant-based diet, or reducing sodium intake. Then, in ongoing sessions, the dietitian will work with the client to meet their stated goals. These ongoing sessions often include menu planning and coaching, which involve the dietitian working with the client to develop strategies for a healthier and more balanced diet. Dietitians may suggest recipes, put together grocery shopping lists, and/or recommend tracking one's intake in order to help clients make desired changes.