Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Hillsborough County, FL

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Stephanie Nicholson
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN, CLT
Tampa, FL 33609
I create individualized plans that address both medical needs and real-life challenges.
I help women 30+ and individuals with complex health needs transform their health through science-based, personalized nutrition. Specialties include binge eating disorder, GLP-1 medication support, gut health, food sensitivities, perimenopause, diabetes, kidney disease, and healthy aging. With 15+ years’ experience, I blend advanced clinical training with a practical, whole-body approach to help you eat with confidence, protect muscle, improve energy, and feel better for life.
I create individualized plans that address both medical needs and real-life challenges.
I help women 30+ and individuals with complex health needs transform their health through science-based, personalized nutrition. Specialties include binge eating disorder, GLP-1 medication support, gut health, food sensitivities, perimenopause, diabetes, kidney disease, and healthy aging. With 15+ years’ experience, I blend advanced clinical training with a practical, whole-body approach to help you eat with confidence, protect muscle, improve energy, and feel better for life.
(813) 680-3804 View (813) 680-3804
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Your Diabetes Insider
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RD, CDCES, CSCS
Online Only
We totally get it - working towards your weight loss/strength gain goals & managing your diabetes can be tricky. There's so many variables that it can feel impossible to achieve. As registered dietitians, certified diabetes educators, our mission is to provide you with ALL of the tools and education that you will need to transform your body and also to stabilize your blood sugars at the same time. We use evidence-based and research-backed methods to make it as easy as possible for you, because it's not about changing your body temporarily - it's about sustaining those results for the rest of your life. Join our care team today!
We totally get it - working towards your weight loss/strength gain goals & managing your diabetes can be tricky. There's so many variables that it can feel impossible to achieve. As registered dietitians, certified diabetes educators, our mission is to provide you with ALL of the tools and education that you will need to transform your body and also to stabilize your blood sugars at the same time. We use evidence-based and research-backed methods to make it as easy as possible for you, because it's not about changing your body temporarily - it's about sustaining those results for the rest of your life. Join our care team today!
(813) 548-5159 View (813) 548-5159
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Brayden Goldblatt
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD
3 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33602
Brayden’s specialties include weight management, weight loss/gain, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, heart-healthy nutrition therapy, oncology, enteral nutrition, as well as intuitive eating, disordered eating, Health at Every Size (HAES), mindful eating, and general wellness.
Brayden is a registered dietitian with a passion for health and wellness. She supports clients through realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes using a compassionate, inclusive, and client-centered approach. Brayden blends evidence-based nutrition with practical habits to help clients feel their best in the long term. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for exploring goals and challenges, offering personalized counseling and education to build lasting, meaningful change.
Brayden’s specialties include weight management, weight loss/gain, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, heart-healthy nutrition therapy, oncology, enteral nutrition, as well as intuitive eating, disordered eating, Health at Every Size (HAES), mindful eating, and general wellness.
Brayden is a registered dietitian with a passion for health and wellness. She supports clients through realistic, sustainable lifestyle changes using a compassionate, inclusive, and client-centered approach. Brayden blends evidence-based nutrition with practical habits to help clients feel their best in the long term. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for exploring goals and challenges, offering personalized counseling and education to build lasting, meaningful change.
(971) 365-3205 View (971) 365-3205
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Brooke Sobh
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN, CLC
Tampa, FL 33618
I am a Registered Dietitian out of Tampa, Fl however I am 100% virtual. My target population is people who have been yo-yo dieting for years however they have been unable to sustainably lose weight on their own. We help you to lose fat and have a healthier relationship with food (while still eating the foods you love). This type of client is tired of dieting for what seems like their whole life and they want to find a way to lose weight forever so they do not have to keep jumping on fad diet after fad diet.
I am a Registered Dietitian out of Tampa, Fl however I am 100% virtual. My target population is people who have been yo-yo dieting for years however they have been unable to sustainably lose weight on their own. We help you to lose fat and have a healthier relationship with food (while still eating the foods you love). This type of client is tired of dieting for what seems like their whole life and they want to find a way to lose weight forever so they do not have to keep jumping on fad diet after fad diet.
(813) 452-4057 View (813) 452-4057
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Elise Vega
Nutritionist/Dietitian, PSM, RDN, LDN
3 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33647
Elise is a dietitian who focuses on using realistic approaches to help you improve your health through nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle practices. Her approach to nutrition is holistic and client centered. She takes the time to fully understand your unique lifestyle, preferences, and challenges to create a realistic nutrition plan together as a team. Elise believes in the power of using high quality nutrient dense foods to support all aspects of your health and wellbeing.
Elise is a dietitian who focuses on using realistic approaches to help you improve your health through nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle practices. Her approach to nutrition is holistic and client centered. She takes the time to fully understand your unique lifestyle, preferences, and challenges to create a realistic nutrition plan together as a team. Elise believes in the power of using high quality nutrient dense foods to support all aspects of your health and wellbeing.
(321) 468-9298 View (321) 468-9298
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Elizabeth Dunne
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD
4 Endorsed
Tampa, FL 33647
Elizabeth is a Registered Dietitian with over six years of experience helping individuals make healthier choices and achieve their goals. Using intuitive eating principles and a compassionate, client-centered approach, she tailors evidence-based plans to meet each person’s needs. Specializing in wellness, diabetes, and heart health, Elizabeth empowers clients with the tools and support they need to make lasting changes. Her compassionate counseling ensures that clients feel heard, confident, and motivated on their journey to improved health and well-being.
Elizabeth is a Registered Dietitian with over six years of experience helping individuals make healthier choices and achieve their goals. Using intuitive eating principles and a compassionate, client-centered approach, she tailors evidence-based plans to meet each person’s needs. Specializing in wellness, diabetes, and heart health, Elizabeth empowers clients with the tools and support they need to make lasting changes. Her compassionate counseling ensures that clients feel heard, confident, and motivated on their journey to improved health and well-being.
(901) 499-2720 View (901) 499-2720
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Kourtney C Gordon
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD/LD, CEDS-C, CSSD
Tampa, FL 33609
A few of the services provided will be addressing medical nutrition needs, assisting parents/clients with meal planning, providing meal support including out of office exposures to the grocery store and restaurants.
With more than 25 years of clinical practice experience in both residential and outpatient environments, I have transformed my personal recovery journey into a passion for assisting clients in developing healthier relationships with food and their bodies. Whether working with adolescents or adults, my goal is to guide them in understanding, valuing, and embracing their body’s needs, enabling them to thrive and lead fulfilling lives in recovery from an eating disorder. I was also awarded my Board Certification in Sports Dietetics expanding my guidance to athletes struggling with disordered eating, REDS or eating disorders.
A few of the services provided will be addressing medical nutrition needs, assisting parents/clients with meal planning, providing meal support including out of office exposures to the grocery store and restaurants.
With more than 25 years of clinical practice experience in both residential and outpatient environments, I have transformed my personal recovery journey into a passion for assisting clients in developing healthier relationships with food and their bodies. Whether working with adolescents or adults, my goal is to guide them in understanding, valuing, and embracing their body’s needs, enabling them to thrive and lead fulfilling lives in recovery from an eating disorder. I was also awarded my Board Certification in Sports Dietetics expanding my guidance to athletes struggling with disordered eating, REDS or eating disorders.
(813) 590-7901 View (813) 590-7901
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Pamela J Roney
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
Tampa, FL 33609
As a clinical dietitian, I enjoy working with my clients to provide evidenced-based medical nutrition therapy, and to help establish a nutrition plan specific to each client's needs and goals.
I look forward to helping you achieve your personal health goals through nutrition counseling and setting small specific goals. Please contact me with any questions you may have.
As a clinical dietitian, I enjoy working with my clients to provide evidenced-based medical nutrition therapy, and to help establish a nutrition plan specific to each client's needs and goals.
I look forward to helping you achieve your personal health goals through nutrition counseling and setting small specific goals. Please contact me with any questions you may have.
(813) 736-5517 View (813) 736-5517
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Jessica Heckroth
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Online Only
As a Registered Dietitian with specialized training in women's health, I take a personalized, root-cause approach to nutrition therapy.
Whether you're navigating irregular cycles, PCOS, painful periods, IBS, or unexplained infertility, I work with you to uncover the "why" behind your symptoms and create a clear path forward using food, lifestyle, and functional testing when appropriate.
As a Registered Dietitian with specialized training in women's health, I take a personalized, root-cause approach to nutrition therapy.
Whether you're navigating irregular cycles, PCOS, painful periods, IBS, or unexplained infertility, I work with you to uncover the "why" behind your symptoms and create a clear path forward using food, lifestyle, and functional testing when appropriate.
(727) 202-5515 View (727) 202-5515
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Ashley Lambert
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
Online Only
Thank you for checking out my profile! I’m Ashley, a passionate and dedicated registered dietitian based in Florida. With over four years of experience in the field, including three years in a clinical setting, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of patients. My approach to nutrition is rooted in making small, sustainable changes that fit seamlessly into your lifestyle, ensuring that our goals are not just achievable but also realistic and long-lasting. I believe that nutrition should be simplified and personalized, and I am here to guide you through every step of your health journey with empathy and expertise.
Thank you for checking out my profile! I’m Ashley, a passionate and dedicated registered dietitian based in Florida. With over four years of experience in the field, including three years in a clinical setting, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of patients. My approach to nutrition is rooted in making small, sustainable changes that fit seamlessly into your lifestyle, ensuring that our goals are not just achievable but also realistic and long-lasting. I believe that nutrition should be simplified and personalized, and I am here to guide you through every step of your health journey with empathy and expertise.
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Nourish Family Nutrition & Therapy
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Our specialized counseling services include: nutrition counseling for overall health; weight management; chronic disease management, gastrointestinal and digestive disorders, autoimmune diseases, cancer, food allergies, and other medical conditions; eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, binge eating; family and child nutrition, picky eaters.
At Nourish, we don’t lecture, body shame, or give clients generic nutrition plans. Our caring professionals help each individual achieve and maintain optimal health and a positive body image through collaborative goal setting, tailored, science-based nutrition plans, and other industry best practices. Tired of bouncing from diet to diet and Googling nutrition advice? Quick fixes aren’t long-term solutions. You’ll achieve and maintain your goals with our personalized, sustainable nutrition plans. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to nutrition counseling.
Our specialized counseling services include: nutrition counseling for overall health; weight management; chronic disease management, gastrointestinal and digestive disorders, autoimmune diseases, cancer, food allergies, and other medical conditions; eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, binge eating; family and child nutrition, picky eaters.
At Nourish, we don’t lecture, body shame, or give clients generic nutrition plans. Our caring professionals help each individual achieve and maintain optimal health and a positive body image through collaborative goal setting, tailored, science-based nutrition plans, and other industry best practices. Tired of bouncing from diet to diet and Googling nutrition advice? Quick fixes aren’t long-term solutions. You’ll achieve and maintain your goals with our personalized, sustainable nutrition plans. One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to nutrition counseling.
(321) 339-0176 View (321) 339-0176
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Caroline Leslie Young
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD
Online Only
Whole Self Nutrition's mission is to help you heal your relationships to food, body and movement, so you can live a full life aligned with your values. We have three registered and licensed dietitians offering non-diet and weight-inclusive nutrition counseling for those who are seeking freedom from eating disorders and/or diet culture. We also offer non-diet personal training with one of our dietitians who is a certified personal trainer, and trauma-informed yoga with one of our dietitians who is a registered yoga teacher
Whole Self Nutrition's mission is to help you heal your relationships to food, body and movement, so you can live a full life aligned with your values. We have three registered and licensed dietitians offering non-diet and weight-inclusive nutrition counseling for those who are seeking freedom from eating disorders and/or diet culture. We also offer non-diet personal training with one of our dietitians who is a certified personal trainer, and trauma-informed yoga with one of our dietitians who is a registered yoga teacher
(404) 495-3782 View (404) 495-3782
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Dina Blankenberger Garcia
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Over 90% of covered clients have a $0 copay. BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UHC accepted. Reach out and if we aren't a good fit I'd be happy to help you find a Dietitian who is... We live in a food & weight obsessed society. From a young age this can damage our body image & our relationship with food, but it doesn't have to. After struggling with binge eating, prediabetes, body image & ADHD I've pulled my professional & personal experience together to create unique approaches that help my clients quiet obsessive food thoughts, feel in control of their habits & find a place of peace with food & their body. Book a FREE call on my website today!
Over 90% of covered clients have a $0 copay. BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UHC accepted. Reach out and if we aren't a good fit I'd be happy to help you find a Dietitian who is... We live in a food & weight obsessed society. From a young age this can damage our body image & our relationship with food, but it doesn't have to. After struggling with binge eating, prediabetes, body image & ADHD I've pulled my professional & personal experience together to create unique approaches that help my clients quiet obsessive food thoughts, feel in control of their habits & find a place of peace with food & their body. Book a FREE call on my website today!
(786) 288-3980 View (786) 288-3980
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Jessica Vandergriff
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, RDN, LD, LDN
Tampa, FL 33603
Jessica’s ideal clients are individuals seeking support with diabetes management, heart health, healthy aging, and overall wellness. Many come to her feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to improve their health in a sustainable way. Using an integrative, functional medicine approach, Jessica helps clients understand how food choices affect how they feel, identify possible root causes, and build a realistic plan that supports lasting progress.
Jessica’s ideal clients are individuals seeking support with diabetes management, heart health, healthy aging, and overall wellness. Many come to her feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to improve their health in a sustainable way. Using an integrative, functional medicine approach, Jessica helps clients understand how food choices affect how they feel, identify possible root causes, and build a realistic plan that supports lasting progress.
(312) 872-4780 View (312) 872-4780
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Jenna Siegert
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
Tampa, FL 33603
My ideal clients are individuals seeking support for chronic health conditions such as diabetes, weight concerns, cardiovascular disease, and nutrition during cancer treatment. Many come to me looking for clear, practical guidance they can apply in daily life. I help them build sustainable habits that improve long-term health, confidence, and overall well-being.
My ideal clients are individuals seeking support for chronic health conditions such as diabetes, weight concerns, cardiovascular disease, and nutrition during cancer treatment. Many come to me looking for clear, practical guidance they can apply in daily life. I help them build sustainable habits that improve long-term health, confidence, and overall well-being.
(773) 825-6231 View (773) 825-6231
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Nutrition and Wellness Solution
Nutritionist/Dietitian, IFNCP, RDN, CLT
Online Only
Let me help you get to the root cause of your health or medical condition with cutting edge testing.
Whether you want to lose weight or address your gut health, I can help you make changes in your eating & lifestyle habits so that you achieve your personal health and nutrition goals. I’ve been providing Virtual Nutrition Services for years successfully. As an Integrative and Functional Dietitian Nutritionist, I specialize in Nutrition for Digestive Disorders, Personal Wellness, Weight Management, Food Sensitivities (Testing and Treatment), Disease Management: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, & Autoimmune Conditions. Let me help you get healthy, look & feel good again using Food As Medicine!
Let me help you get to the root cause of your health or medical condition with cutting edge testing.
Whether you want to lose weight or address your gut health, I can help you make changes in your eating & lifestyle habits so that you achieve your personal health and nutrition goals. I’ve been providing Virtual Nutrition Services for years successfully. As an Integrative and Functional Dietitian Nutritionist, I specialize in Nutrition for Digestive Disorders, Personal Wellness, Weight Management, Food Sensitivities (Testing and Treatment), Disease Management: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, & Autoimmune Conditions. Let me help you get healthy, look & feel good again using Food As Medicine!
(561) 644-4691 View (561) 644-4691
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Georgeanne Little
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Georgeanne’s approach to care is patient-centered, highly empathetic, and focuses on individualized nutrition therapy that is both practical and sustainable, especially for patients who are looking for a long-term partner to support their relationship with food.
Georgeanne has spent over 10 years focused on improving lives through a combination of holistic nutrition to support mental and physical health. Shee has worked across care settings from counseling centers to corporate wellness teams to inpatient hospitals, but now focuses exclusively on 1x1 patient care. Georgeanne's expertise focused across eating disorders, mental health, chronic conditions, and sports nutrition - she is even actively involved in professional associations like the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.
Georgeanne’s approach to care is patient-centered, highly empathetic, and focuses on individualized nutrition therapy that is both practical and sustainable, especially for patients who are looking for a long-term partner to support their relationship with food.
Georgeanne has spent over 10 years focused on improving lives through a combination of holistic nutrition to support mental and physical health. Shee has worked across care settings from counseling centers to corporate wellness teams to inpatient hospitals, but now focuses exclusively on 1x1 patient care. Georgeanne's expertise focused across eating disorders, mental health, chronic conditions, and sports nutrition - she is even actively involved in professional associations like the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.
(321) 599-3047 View (321) 599-3047
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Casey Bramble
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Casey is a compassionate Registered Dietitian (RD) dedicated to helping individuals achieve optimal health and well-being. Her ideal client is someone who is curious about improving their relationship with food and their body through sustainable nutrition practices.
Casey is a compassionate Registered Dietitian (RD) dedicated to helping individuals achieve optimal health and well-being. Her ideal client is someone who is curious about improving their relationship with food and their body through sustainable nutrition practices.
(321) 475-6080 View (321) 475-6080
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Teresa Rodriguez
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, IFNCP, LDN, CLT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As the author of The Keto Solution for Kidney Disease: Reversing Metabolic Disorders with a Ketogenic Diet, her goal is to empower individuals with the necessary nutrition therapy knowledge to help control their disease and positively impact their quality of life.
Area of Expertise: Integrative & Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner/ Renal Dietitian/Keto for Polycystic kidney disease/ Certified LEAP Therapist/Ketogenic/Low Carbohydrate Dietitian/Nutrigenomic Consultant/Metabolic disease/Mold toxicity/Speaker
As the author of The Keto Solution for Kidney Disease: Reversing Metabolic Disorders with a Ketogenic Diet, her goal is to empower individuals with the necessary nutrition therapy knowledge to help control their disease and positively impact their quality of life.
Area of Expertise: Integrative & Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner/ Renal Dietitian/Keto for Polycystic kidney disease/ Certified LEAP Therapist/Ketogenic/Low Carbohydrate Dietitian/Nutrigenomic Consultant/Metabolic disease/Mold toxicity/Speaker
(727) 270-8567 View (727) 270-8567
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Melissa Horstman
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Melissa is a dedicated Registered Dietitian who strives to build rapport with her clients and fully understand their nutritional challenges and needs while fostering a positive relationship with food and self-kindness. She enjoys helping others achieve positive changes in their mental and physical health through nutrition counseling and education. Melissa is particularly passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and the connection between nutrition and mental health.
Melissa is a dedicated Registered Dietitian who strives to build rapport with her clients and fully understand their nutritional challenges and needs while fostering a positive relationship with food and self-kindness. She enjoys helping others achieve positive changes in their mental and physical health through nutrition counseling and education. Melissa is particularly passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and the connection between nutrition and mental health.
(469) 436-4959 View (469) 436-4959
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.