Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in 12572

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Debra Brown-Grossman
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN
Serves Area
I have treated people of all ages and backgrounds basing my advice on state of the art, well-established nutrition care guidelines supported by most major medical organizations.
My areas of expertise are: Child and Adolescent Nutrition including Overweight, Picky Eating; Eating Disorders and Parent Feeding Guidelines for all ages. For Adults, I specialize in Diabetes including Pre-Diabetes, PCOS, Fatty Liver and Digestive Issues and have had many years experience leading adult weight management groups including Mindful Eating.
I have treated people of all ages and backgrounds basing my advice on state of the art, well-established nutrition care guidelines supported by most major medical organizations.
My areas of expertise are: Child and Adolescent Nutrition including Overweight, Picky Eating; Eating Disorders and Parent Feeding Guidelines for all ages. For Adults, I specialize in Diabetes including Pre-Diabetes, PCOS, Fatty Liver and Digestive Issues and have had many years experience leading adult weight management groups including Mindful Eating.
(518) 241-4503 View (518) 241-4503
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Kate Natoli
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Serves Area
I'm Kate Natoli, a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders, autoimmune disorders, gastrointestinal health, and pediatric nutrition. With over a decade of expertise, I specialize in providing tailored solutions for individuals and families looking to foster a healthy relationship with food. Together, we'll explore your unique needs and challenges, adopting a weight-inclusive approach to cultivate sustainable habits that promote wellness without restriction.
I'm Kate Natoli, a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders, autoimmune disorders, gastrointestinal health, and pediatric nutrition. With over a decade of expertise, I specialize in providing tailored solutions for individuals and families looking to foster a healthy relationship with food. Together, we'll explore your unique needs and challenges, adopting a weight-inclusive approach to cultivate sustainable habits that promote wellness without restriction.
(518) 660-8719 View (518) 660-8719

More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby

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Vicki Koenig
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CDN
New Paltz, NY 12561
Creating Wellness for Individuals and Businesses. As a Masters level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I've maintained a private counseling practice and consulting business for over 25 years. Drawing on my comprehensive knowledge of nutrition throughout the life cycle, I have a broad perspective when speaking, counseling, consulting and writing; I truly specialize in Nutrition for Wellness. As a Consulting Nutritionist, I keep up-to-date on all areas of health: from Head Start to Assisted Living with Weight Loss and Wellness in between. I'm now accepting more insurances. Please inquire!
Creating Wellness for Individuals and Businesses. As a Masters level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I've maintained a private counseling practice and consulting business for over 25 years. Drawing on my comprehensive knowledge of nutrition throughout the life cycle, I have a broad perspective when speaking, counseling, consulting and writing; I truly specialize in Nutrition for Wellness. As a Consulting Nutritionist, I keep up-to-date on all areas of health: from Head Start to Assisted Living with Weight Loss and Wellness in between. I'm now accepting more insurances. Please inquire!
(845) 202-0972 View (845) 202-0972
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Angela T. Russo
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, ACN, GAPS
Serves Area
Are you ready to feel better, gain vitality and optimal health? Overwhelmed by health challenges, struggling and tired of being sick? My focus is to determine your underlying health problems and treat it. I specialize in addressing various symptoms including: nutritional deficiencies and intolerances, inflammation, fatigue, allergies, digestive issues such as gas, bloat, constipation, diabetes and sugar imbalances, high cholesterol and blood pressure, hormonal imbalances, stress, toxicity, detoxification and more. I develop weight loss programs designed around you, your goals and your commitment to achieving your ideal weight. This will be the last weight loss program you will ever need.
Are you ready to feel better, gain vitality and optimal health? Overwhelmed by health challenges, struggling and tired of being sick? My focus is to determine your underlying health problems and treat it. I specialize in addressing various symptoms including: nutritional deficiencies and intolerances, inflammation, fatigue, allergies, digestive issues such as gas, bloat, constipation, diabetes and sugar imbalances, high cholesterol and blood pressure, hormonal imbalances, stress, toxicity, detoxification and more. I develop weight loss programs designed around you, your goals and your commitment to achieving your ideal weight. This will be the last weight loss program you will ever need.
(914) 618-4764 View (914) 618-4764
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Julie Morgan Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CDN
Serves Area
I help my clients preserve kidney function and optimize renal health through nutrition therapy so they can delay or avoid dialysis.
I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their nutrition goals and optimizing their health. Specializing in weight management and chronic disease, I develop individualized nutrition plans using sustainable methods that support my client's personal values and foster a lasting transformation.
I help my clients preserve kidney function and optimize renal health through nutrition therapy so they can delay or avoid dialysis.
I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their nutrition goals and optimizing their health. Specializing in weight management and chronic disease, I develop individualized nutrition plans using sustainable methods that support my client's personal values and foster a lasting transformation.
(518) 839-2551 View (518) 839-2551
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Olivia Marie Napoleon
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN, CDN
Online Only
Navigating health and nutrition can feel overwhelming—especially with all the conflicting advice out there. I work with clients recovering from eating disorders, managing disordered eating, or struggling to eat consistently due to ADHD or executive function challenges. My clients want to feel more at ease with food and their bodies, without turning to restrictive diets or shame. Together, we’ll create a supportive, personalized plan to help you feel confident, nourished, and empowered in your daily life.
Navigating health and nutrition can feel overwhelming—especially with all the conflicting advice out there. I work with clients recovering from eating disorders, managing disordered eating, or struggling to eat consistently due to ADHD or executive function challenges. My clients want to feel more at ease with food and their bodies, without turning to restrictive diets or shame. Together, we’ll create a supportive, personalized plan to help you feel confident, nourished, and empowered in your daily life.
(610) 686-9633 View (610) 686-9633

Online Dietitians and Nutritionists

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Danielle T Sobieski
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDN
Brooklyn, NY 11238
If you’re unsure where to start or want guidance that feels supportive and realistic, I provide evidence-based nutrition therapy grounded in the realities of everyday life.
I work with adults navigating polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), insulin resistance and prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and triglycerides, hypertension, and weight management including weight cycling
If you’re unsure where to start or want guidance that feels supportive and realistic, I provide evidence-based nutrition therapy grounded in the realities of everyday life.
I work with adults navigating polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), insulin resistance and prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and triglycerides, hypertension, and weight management including weight cycling
(347) 455-0380 View (347) 455-0380
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Jennifer Rock
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CDN
Ossining, NY 10562
I specialize in healthy diet support, weight loss, sports nutrition, wedding nutrition, and medical nutrition therapy (change the diet to help alleviate conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver, or metabolic syndrome).
My approach to nutrition counseling is a collaboration. No two people are the same so why should the nutrition counseling they receive be one-size-fits-all? We start with what you, the client want to accomplish and where you're at, and this collaboration . The results in a customized plan, making small changes that lead to long lasting results for lifelong health. It's amazing how sometimes the smallest changes make the largest impacts on our life, and I'm here to help you discover the path that gets you to your goal.
I specialize in healthy diet support, weight loss, sports nutrition, wedding nutrition, and medical nutrition therapy (change the diet to help alleviate conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver, or metabolic syndrome).
My approach to nutrition counseling is a collaboration. No two people are the same so why should the nutrition counseling they receive be one-size-fits-all? We start with what you, the client want to accomplish and where you're at, and this collaboration . The results in a customized plan, making small changes that lead to long lasting results for lifelong health. It's amazing how sometimes the smallest changes make the largest impacts on our life, and I'm here to help you discover the path that gets you to your goal.
(908) 224-4392 View (908) 224-4392
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Gabriela Barreto
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CDN, CSSD
Long Beach, NY 11561
I am a Board Certified Sports Dietitian specializing in performance nutrition and eating disorders. I work with active gym goers, athletes, and student athletes fuel their training and performance while improving their relationship with food and body image. In my nutrition programs, I provide personalized, custom plans and coaching to athletes and intense exercisers fuel their training with the right foods to promote and support their lifestyle. My nutrition programs focus on health and performance, without restriction and dieting, and a focus on improving body image.
I am a Board Certified Sports Dietitian specializing in performance nutrition and eating disorders. I work with active gym goers, athletes, and student athletes fuel their training and performance while improving their relationship with food and body image. In my nutrition programs, I provide personalized, custom plans and coaching to athletes and intense exercisers fuel their training with the right foods to promote and support their lifestyle. My nutrition programs focus on health and performance, without restriction and dieting, and a focus on improving body image.
(516) 928-4358 View (516) 928-4358
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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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Angela Rein
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN, CN-D
Rye Brook, NY 10573
I work with clients to develop customized, sustainable wellness plans that are realistic and easy to follow. In our first session, I take a deep dive into your personal health journey and provide a comprehensive and customized plan that addresses your specific health and lifestyle needs. Follow up sessions help support your goals, provide implemental steps in your journey and help hold you accountable. Clients enjoy knowing that they can email, call or text me anytime between office visits.
I work with clients to develop customized, sustainable wellness plans that are realistic and easy to follow. In our first session, I take a deep dive into your personal health journey and provide a comprehensive and customized plan that addresses your specific health and lifestyle needs. Follow up sessions help support your goals, provide implemental steps in your journey and help hold you accountable. Clients enjoy knowing that they can email, call or text me anytime between office visits.
(914) 246-5732 View (914) 246-5732
Diane Giammarino-Tedaldi
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS RDN, NYS CDN, GAPS Pr
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Some insurance is taken via Fay Nutrition at the booking link on my website. My ideal client is someone who wants to take control of their health. I enjoy empowering clients to be involved in their care through food and lifestyle changes. I believe in a simple approach without tons of supplements.
Some insurance is taken via Fay Nutrition at the booking link on my website. My ideal client is someone who wants to take control of their health. I enjoy empowering clients to be involved in their care through food and lifestyle changes. I believe in a simple approach without tons of supplements.
(929) 581-8071 View (929) 581-8071
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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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The Rite Bite Nutrition Counseling, PLLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDN
Miller Place, NY 11764
Struggling with your health or feeling stuck? Most of our patients pay nothing out of pocket—insurance often covers visits in full with no copay. Maybe you’ve tried countless diets, or maybe your goal isn’t even weight loss—you just want to better manage diabetes, support heart health, ease digestion, or feel more energized. At The Rite Bite Nutrition Counseling, our team of award winning Registered Dietitian Nutritionists takes a different approach. We don’t do fad diets or one-size-fits-all plans. Instead, we offer evidence-based, personalized care that works with your lifestyle and goals.
Struggling with your health or feeling stuck? Most of our patients pay nothing out of pocket—insurance often covers visits in full with no copay. Maybe you’ve tried countless diets, or maybe your goal isn’t even weight loss—you just want to better manage diabetes, support heart health, ease digestion, or feel more energized. At The Rite Bite Nutrition Counseling, our team of award winning Registered Dietitian Nutritionists takes a different approach. We don’t do fad diets or one-size-fits-all plans. Instead, we offer evidence-based, personalized care that works with your lifestyle and goals.
(631) 869-4069 View (631) 869-4069
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Leslie Anders
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MSc, RDN, CDN
Hartsdale, NY 10530
My practice focuses on helping patients create and sustain new eating and lifestyle behaviors that can effectively improve their medical conditions, support immunity, increase energy and well being.
I assess a patient's medical history, blood/lab values, medications, and conduct weight/height, body composition, BMI and then carefully review their food,exercise and lifestyle details. Each patient is taught nutrition fundamentals and receive an individualized plan that is designed to be easily implemented in his/her daily routine .
My practice focuses on helping patients create and sustain new eating and lifestyle behaviors that can effectively improve their medical conditions, support immunity, increase energy and well being.
I assess a patient's medical history, blood/lab values, medications, and conduct weight/height, body composition, BMI and then carefully review their food,exercise and lifestyle details. Each patient is taught nutrition fundamentals and receive an individualized plan that is designed to be easily implemented in his/her daily routine .
(914) 269-8948 View (914) 269-8948
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Nutrition Improvement Center
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CEDS, CAI
Pomona, NY 10970
Nutrition Coaching and Therapy is a combination style I use to allow each client their own path to recovery.
Iris Epstein, a registered dietitian and founder of the Nutrition Improvement Center, specializing in eating disorders. With extensive experience, she is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate recovery challenges. As a Certified ARISE Interventionist, Iris provides compassionate, family-focused support. At her center, she offers personalized coaching to improve relationships with food and promote sustainable health. Her approach combines evidence-based nutrition strategies with an understanding of emotional and behavioral factors. Iris fosters communication and collaboration within families, ensuring holistic care.
Nutrition Coaching and Therapy is a combination style I use to allow each client their own path to recovery.
Iris Epstein, a registered dietitian and founder of the Nutrition Improvement Center, specializing in eating disorders. With extensive experience, she is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate recovery challenges. As a Certified ARISE Interventionist, Iris provides compassionate, family-focused support. At her center, she offers personalized coaching to improve relationships with food and promote sustainable health. Her approach combines evidence-based nutrition strategies with an understanding of emotional and behavioral factors. Iris fosters communication and collaboration within families, ensuring holistic care.
(845) 262-6677 View (845) 262-6677
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Pro Nutrition Counseling PLLC- Asal Hakim RD CDN
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CDN, CPT
Garden City, NY 11530
, is a known health practice that provides nutritional counseling and approaches weight loss & healthy weight weight management in the setting of pre/post bariatric surgery, diabetes, eating disorders, oncology, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease, gastrointestinal issues and other nutrition related diseases through patient-centered medical nutrition therapy & nutrition counseling.
Asal Hakim is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Dietitian Nutritionist, and CPT. Graduated Cum Laude from Queens College, The City University of New York. Practicing since 2013, Asal Hakim provides medical nutrition therapy and nutritional counseling for individuals with nutrition related health issues. Past work experience from hospital and rehab center.
, is a known health practice that provides nutritional counseling and approaches weight loss & healthy weight weight management in the setting of pre/post bariatric surgery, diabetes, eating disorders, oncology, cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disease, gastrointestinal issues and other nutrition related diseases through patient-centered medical nutrition therapy & nutrition counseling.
Asal Hakim is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Dietitian Nutritionist, and CPT. Graduated Cum Laude from Queens College, The City University of New York. Practicing since 2013, Asal Hakim provides medical nutrition therapy and nutritional counseling for individuals with nutrition related health issues. Past work experience from hospital and rehab center.
(516) 407-7475 View (516) 407-7475
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Juliana Shalek
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD , CDN
New York, NY 10017
Prior to starting her private practice in 2018, Juliana gained extensive counseling experience working in an outpatient medical setting with a group of practitioners.
Juliana believes you can lose weight and feel your best while still eating the foods you love (just in moderation!) Juliana lives outside of Boston with her husband and two daughters.
Prior to starting her private practice in 2018, Juliana gained extensive counseling experience working in an outpatient medical setting with a group of practitioners.
Juliana believes you can lose weight and feel your best while still eating the foods you love (just in moderation!) Juliana lives outside of Boston with her husband and two daughters.
(508) 456-6330 View (508) 456-6330
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Rebecca Alcosser
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CDN, CEDS
New York, NY 10007
Sessions blend nutrition therapy, skill-building, and gentle structure to help you feel fueled, confident, and connected to your body.
Food rules have been running so long you cannot remember life without them. You plan around meals, feel guilt before finishing, and know this is not how it should feel—yet it persists. You are not looking for more rules, but a way out of the ones you already have. You know how to fuel performance, but pressure to look or eat a certain way has started shaping your choices beyond energy and recovery. The line between discipline and restriction is getting harder to see. I support dancers, athletes, and performers who want to protect performance while rebuilding a more flexible, sustainable relationship with food.
Sessions blend nutrition therapy, skill-building, and gentle structure to help you feel fueled, confident, and connected to your body.
Food rules have been running so long you cannot remember life without them. You plan around meals, feel guilt before finishing, and know this is not how it should feel—yet it persists. You are not looking for more rules, but a way out of the ones you already have. You know how to fuel performance, but pressure to look or eat a certain way has started shaping your choices beyond energy and recovery. The line between discipline and restriction is getting harder to see. I support dancers, athletes, and performers who want to protect performance while rebuilding a more flexible, sustainable relationship with food.
(332) 264-5969 View (332) 264-5969
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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
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.