Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Nutritionists and Dietitians in Rye Brook, NY

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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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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
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Ilyse Schapiro
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Serves Area
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

More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby

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Cheryl Buckley
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CDN, MBA , LDN, MS
Serves Area
I help individuals overcome dysfunction in their bodies from a holistic approach. I specifically target gut health, look at your lifestyle, nutrition, symptoms, and imbalances in your body, and create a personalized nutrition plan to help improve your overall well-being. Please visit my website for more information. Https://www.cherylbuckley.com
I help individuals overcome dysfunction in their bodies from a holistic approach. I specifically target gut health, look at your lifestyle, nutrition, symptoms, and imbalances in your body, and create a personalized nutrition plan to help improve your overall well-being. Please visit my website for more information. Https://www.cherylbuckley.com
(704) 665-0042 View (704) 665-0042
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Catherine Brown
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CDN, MS
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Specialties include weight neutral care, eating disorders, intuitive eating, integrative and functional nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, gerontology, trauma informed care, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and more.
Catherine Brown provides outpatient nutrition therapy to diverse populations. She has a special focus on mental illness and how nutrition can play a role in supporting psychological health. As someone with several disabilities, Catherine hopes to create a safe space where nutrition therapy can be accessible to everyone
Specialties include weight neutral care, eating disorders, intuitive eating, integrative and functional nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, gerontology, trauma informed care, diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and more.
Catherine Brown provides outpatient nutrition therapy to diverse populations. She has a special focus on mental illness and how nutrition can play a role in supporting psychological health. As someone with several disabilities, Catherine hopes to create a safe space where nutrition therapy can be accessible to everyone
(716) 303-4165 View (716) 303-4165
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NutriGreene
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CDE, CDN
Serves Area
It is our goal to help fine tune your personal nutrition. Whether you want to lose or gain weight, help prevent or treat a disease, tackle a food allergy or just want to learn how to eat healthy, NutriGreene will create an individualized meal plan to help you reach your goals. We now accept a wide variety of insurance plans and have multiple locations across the state of CT. Please visit www.nutrigreene.com to learn more about topics covered during sessions.
It is our goal to help fine tune your personal nutrition. Whether you want to lose or gain weight, help prevent or treat a disease, tackle a food allergy or just want to learn how to eat healthy, NutriGreene will create an individualized meal plan to help you reach your goals. We now accept a wide variety of insurance plans and have multiple locations across the state of CT. Please visit www.nutrigreene.com to learn more about topics covered during sessions.
(475) 348-8278 View (475) 348-8278
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Nikki Fata
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN, CEDS
Online Only
Whether you have a diagnosed eating disorder, struggle with disordered eating, want support in managing a medical condition with lifestyle changes, notice anxiety impact appetite and ability to eat, or find grocery and meal planning difficult, I can help.
If food feels difficult, confusing and/or causes you worry, let’s talk about it. I’m here to help make it a bit easier. I use a nonjudgmental, weight-neutral and gender inclusive approach, to help all people realize that food can and does mean so much more than just the nutrients on the plate, and empower them that having a normalized relationship with food is possible. I believe in utilizing an all foods fit mentality to neutralize from the notion of “good” or “bad” foods. I specialize in working with adults, but can provide referrals to other providers who work with children or adolescents, upon request.
Whether you have a diagnosed eating disorder, struggle with disordered eating, want support in managing a medical condition with lifestyle changes, notice anxiety impact appetite and ability to eat, or find grocery and meal planning difficult, I can help.
If food feels difficult, confusing and/or causes you worry, let’s talk about it. I’m here to help make it a bit easier. I use a nonjudgmental, weight-neutral and gender inclusive approach, to help all people realize that food can and does mean so much more than just the nutrients on the plate, and empower them that having a normalized relationship with food is possible. I believe in utilizing an all foods fit mentality to neutralize from the notion of “good” or “bad” foods. I specialize in working with adults, but can provide referrals to other providers who work with children or adolescents, upon request.
(312) 626-8667 View (312) 626-8667
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Morning Bird Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
Online Only
Morning Bird Nutrition is a group of warm and knowledgeable Nutritionists who want to help you meet their goals. If you are feeling frustrated with navigating how to better your health, we would love to help. We offer convenient telehealth services to our clients.
Morning Bird Nutrition is a group of warm and knowledgeable Nutritionists who want to help you meet their goals. If you are feeling frustrated with navigating how to better your health, we would love to help. We offer convenient telehealth services to our clients.
(516) 613-5863 View (516) 613-5863
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Lana Zinger
Nutritionist/Dietitian, EdD, RD, CHES
Whitestone, NY 11357
Medical Dietitian with a holistic approach; Certified LEAP Therapist I have been specially trained to help you overcome food intolerances.
Dr. Lana Zinger is a Professor of Nutrition, Public Health and Health Coaching. She is a well known author of many textbooks and peer reviewed research articles as well as a national speaker on health and nutrition. She holds a B.S. in Nutrition from NYU, a M.S in Nutrition and Physiology from Columbia University and a Doctorate in Health and Behavior Studies from Columbia University. She is a Registered Dietitian with many years of clinical experience including obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, eating disorders. She is a Certified LEAP therapist to TEST and treat food intolerances.
Medical Dietitian with a holistic approach; Certified LEAP Therapist I have been specially trained to help you overcome food intolerances.
Dr. Lana Zinger is a Professor of Nutrition, Public Health and Health Coaching. She is a well known author of many textbooks and peer reviewed research articles as well as a national speaker on health and nutrition. She holds a B.S. in Nutrition from NYU, a M.S in Nutrition and Physiology from Columbia University and a Doctorate in Health and Behavior Studies from Columbia University. She is a Registered Dietitian with many years of clinical experience including obesity, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, eating disorders. She is a Certified LEAP therapist to TEST and treat food intolerances.
(646) 362-7135 View (646) 362-7135
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Real You Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDN
Wantagh, NY 11793
Real You Nutrition is a nutritional counseling practice that specializes in intuitive eating, eating disorders, chronic illness, and women’s health. We offer a non-diet treatment plan that helps people establish healthy eating patterns that align with their values. We believe by nurturing your physical, mental and emotional well-being, you can become the best REAL version of yourself, reduce your risk of chronic disease, have more energy, and feel good about yourself. We offer extensive gastrointestinal dysfunction and hormonal testing to get to the root causes and personalize and customize a protocol to address these needs.
Real You Nutrition is a nutritional counseling practice that specializes in intuitive eating, eating disorders, chronic illness, and women’s health. We offer a non-diet treatment plan that helps people establish healthy eating patterns that align with their values. We believe by nurturing your physical, mental and emotional well-being, you can become the best REAL version of yourself, reduce your risk of chronic disease, have more energy, and feel good about yourself. We offer extensive gastrointestinal dysfunction and hormonal testing to get to the root causes and personalize and customize a protocol to address these needs.
(516) 784-4052 View (516) 784-4052
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Nutrition Custom Care LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CDN, CLT, Holisti, Coach
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My journey to wellness began w/ no food rules growing up & disconnecting experiences under conventional medical care.
Many patients come to me struggling with emotional or stress eating, weight management, skin issues, digestive problems, mood and energy fluctuations, blood sugar irregularities, autoimmune conditions, inflammation, and lab abnormalities. These often stem from habits like disordered eating, poor food choices, inactivity, dehydration, and stress. Does this sound familiar?
My journey to wellness began w/ no food rules growing up & disconnecting experiences under conventional medical care.
Many patients come to me struggling with emotional or stress eating, weight management, skin issues, digestive problems, mood and energy fluctuations, blood sugar irregularities, autoimmune conditions, inflammation, and lab abnormalities. These often stem from habits like disordered eating, poor food choices, inactivity, dehydration, and stress. Does this sound familiar?
(201) 720-6671 View (201) 720-6671
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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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Diabetes Digital (Telehealth Diabetes Nutrition)
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, RDN, CDE, CDCES
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Ready to empower yourself in managing your diabetes or prediabetes? With over 12 years of experience, we've helped thousands of clients lower their blood glucose levels and reclaim their lives. Imagine a future filled with energy, freedom, and confidence. At Diabetes Digital, our personalized 1-on-1 nutrition counseling is designed to suit your unique needs, cultural background, and preferences. We'll guide you towards nourishing food options and finding a comfortable balance that works for you. No more rigid rules or restrictive diets. We'll help you discover delicious and satisfying meals that align with your health goals.
Ready to empower yourself in managing your diabetes or prediabetes? With over 12 years of experience, we've helped thousands of clients lower their blood glucose levels and reclaim their lives. Imagine a future filled with energy, freedom, and confidence. At Diabetes Digital, our personalized 1-on-1 nutrition counseling is designed to suit your unique needs, cultural background, and preferences. We'll guide you towards nourishing food options and finding a comfortable balance that works for you. No more rigid rules or restrictive diets. We'll help you discover delicious and satisfying meals that align with your health goals.
(916) 345-2088 View (916) 345-2088
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Elizabeth Dunne
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LD
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
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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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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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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Brown & Medina Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CDN, CDE
New York, NY 10022
Brown & Medina Nutrition (formerly of Joy Bauer Nutrition) is a comprehensive private nutrition practice specializing in individual and family nutrition counseling for all ages. Our eclectic group of registered dietitians caters to the diverse needs of our patients and collectively specializes in eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating), weight management, pediatric nutrition (failure to thrive, picky eaters, food allergies, epilepsy and weight control), gastrointestinal diseases (IBS, Crohn's, Colitis, reflux), diabetes, sports nutrition, pregnancy related issues & cardiovascular disease. We also treat those with PDD, autism and provide family meal planning.
Brown & Medina Nutrition (formerly of Joy Bauer Nutrition) is a comprehensive private nutrition practice specializing in individual and family nutrition counseling for all ages. Our eclectic group of registered dietitians caters to the diverse needs of our patients and collectively specializes in eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating), weight management, pediatric nutrition (failure to thrive, picky eaters, food allergies, epilepsy and weight control), gastrointestinal diseases (IBS, Crohn's, Colitis, reflux), diabetes, sports nutrition, pregnancy related issues & cardiovascular disease. We also treat those with PDD, autism and provide family meal planning.
(646) 480-6240 View (646) 480-6240
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Gabbi Berkow
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MA, RD, CDN, CPT
New York, NY 10023
Looking for a one-stop shop for all of your nutrition & exercise needs? I am a Registered Dietitian, exercise specialist, personal trainer, & Pilates instructor who can help you lose weight & keep it off, get in shape, gain muscle, increase energy, improve health, & make peace with your body & food. If you're frustrated with not losing weight, not seeing results, dieting, feeling deprived, or experiencing symptoms that interfere with your quality of life, I offer all of the nutrition & exercise solutions you need! I provide individualized nutrition & exercise recommendations, plans, & support for sustainable results & body confidence that will last a lifetime.
Looking for a one-stop shop for all of your nutrition & exercise needs? I am a Registered Dietitian, exercise specialist, personal trainer, & Pilates instructor who can help you lose weight & keep it off, get in shape, gain muscle, increase energy, improve health, & make peace with your body & food. If you're frustrated with not losing weight, not seeing results, dieting, feeling deprived, or experiencing symptoms that interfere with your quality of life, I offer all of the nutrition & exercise solutions you need! I provide individualized nutrition & exercise recommendations, plans, & support for sustainable results & body confidence that will last a lifetime.
(410) 267-3559 View (410) 267-3559
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Trisha Shea
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDN
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You're living with a chronic condition like heart disease or kidney disease, and you're tired of generic advice that doesn't fit your reality. Your goal is about creating clinically backed, specialized evidence that results in progress that sticks. You're looking for someone who understands that managing chronic conditions is about more than just following a meal plan; it's about creating habits that work long-term while still living a full life. You deserve support from someone who gets that every person's journey is different and that sustainable change happens one realistic step at a time.
You're living with a chronic condition like heart disease or kidney disease, and you're tired of generic advice that doesn't fit your reality. Your goal is about creating clinically backed, specialized evidence that results in progress that sticks. You're looking for someone who understands that managing chronic conditions is about more than just following a meal plan; it's about creating habits that work long-term while still living a full life. You deserve support from someone who gets that every person's journey is different and that sustainable change happens one realistic step at a time.
(929) 493-4238 View (929) 493-4238
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Laura Cordella
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDN
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Her approach to nutrition therapy is inclusive and accepting of all body shapes and sizes.
Laura is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a background in psychology that focuses on helping clients cultivate a safe and nourishing relationship with food and eating while supporting their mental health. She believes health is so much more than what we eat, so she has a special focus at the intersection of nutrition and psychological wellbeing. Laura has won numerous awards for her holistic approach to care, including Dietitian of the Year at New York Presbyterian Hospital - one of the largest health systems in NYC.
Her approach to nutrition therapy is inclusive and accepting of all body shapes and sizes.
Laura is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a background in psychology that focuses on helping clients cultivate a safe and nourishing relationship with food and eating while supporting their mental health. She believes health is so much more than what we eat, so she has a special focus at the intersection of nutrition and psychological wellbeing. Laura has won numerous awards for her holistic approach to care, including Dietitian of the Year at New York Presbyterian Hospital - one of the largest health systems in NYC.
(914) 690-7909 View (914) 690-7909
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.