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Clinical Nutrition ·  Pediatrics & Adolescence ·  Sports & Exercise Programs ·  Wellness & Weight Management ·  Diabetes Education & Management · 

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Clinical Nutrition

Nutrition is a crucial factor in the etiology and management of several major causes of death and disability in todays society. Atherosclerosis/heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis and obesity are common diseases in which diet is significantly involved. If you already have an existing condition, then nutrition counseling is a crucial part of your medical treatment. We will work closely with your physician to ensure that all your personal dietary needs and goals are met.

Pediatrics & Adolescence

The role of proper nutrition in pediatric and adolescent patients is of paramount importance. This is a time of rapid growth and development. Gastrointestinal disorders, food allergies, cystic fibrosis, diabetes mellitus and cancer are conditions that can lead to a malnourished state and require aggressive medical nutrition therapy. The nutritionist and pediatrician work closely together to ensure that your child receives the best care.

The number of overweight American children has tripled in the past forty years - that's approximately nine million children! An obese child is more susceptible than his/her peers to diabetes, heart disease, asthma, and, possibly the worst of all, sheer misery. Nutrition education and intervention is critical for prevention.

Sports & Exercise Programs

A balanced diet is an integral part of any sports or fitness program. The main goal for active individuals is to obtain adequate and proper nutrition to optimize health and physical performance. Athletes who are training for a specific event have unique dietary requirements that must be determined to attain success. An individualized, effective program is designed for the period leading up to, during, and after the event to ensure maximum performance and recovery.

Wellness & Weight Management

It seems that every day a continuous supply of new and often bizarre approaches to weight reduction is available to the consumer. These "magic" diets usually emphasize fast results with minimal effort and often lead to nutritional deficiencies and potential health problems. Fad diets encourage unrealistic expectations which set the dieter up for failure, guilt and helplessness over their weight issues. Unfortunately, most people try several diets before realizing that there are no short cuts for good health. Nutrition education, behavior modification and consistent exercise are sure ways to manage your weight.

Diabetes Education & Management

Many people with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes feel overwhelmed by the ongoing obligations of self-management. The goal of the diabetes educator is to provide the patient with customized solutions that address every aspect of Diabetes. This includes hands on self-management of diet, physical activity, blood glucose monitoring and taking medications. The diabetes educator and endocrinologist work together closely with the patient to ensure that optimal care is provided.