Frequently Asked Questions
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) is a healthcare professional that specializes in food and and nutrition. Anyone can label themselves a nutritionist, but only a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) has met the academic and professional requirements set forth by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The RD/RDN credential is the only license accepted professionally to practice Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Our SmartEater Dietitians are Registered Dietitians with different specialties. Please click
Seeing a SmartEater Dietitian can be affordable. We accept most insurances including Medicare, major local HMO/IPAs and most PPOs. Find out if your insurance covers your visit
Medical Nutrition Therapy is a nutrition-focused therapeutic approach for the treatment of health conditions. Medical Nutrition Therapy is also a prerequisite for bariatric candidates to ensure surgery safety, readiness, and success.
At an initial consultation you can expect:
1) A review of your medical and nutrition history.
2) Realistic nutrition goals set by you and the RD.
3) Evidence-based strategies to help you reach these goals.
4) Methods to measure progress.
We treat for (but are not limited to):
Diabetes (Types I & II)
Kidney Disease
Weight Management
Hypertension
Vegetarian/Vegan Diets
Pregnancy/Post-partum Nutrition
Breastfeeding and Lactation
Cancer Recovery
Geriatrics/Senior Nutrition
Disease Prevention/Lifestyle Modification
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