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We provide individual counseling (Medical Nutrition Therapy or MNT) with a registered dietitian for all nutrition-related conditions including:
- Cancer
- Celiac Disease (gluten free diet)
- Diabetes
- Eating Disorders
- Food Allergies
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol and Lipids
- Sports Nutrition
- Weight Management
A referral from a doctor is not required to see a Registered Dietitian (RD), but having a referral may increase chances of getting insurance reimbursement. The dietitian will communicate with your MD if you have a referral.
Dietitians are trained to examine your eating habits, including where, when and what you eat. They then individualize the meal plan and nutrition counseling to help you be successful in making difficult lifestyle changes.
Specialties:
- Nutrition & Dietetics
Affiliation:
- Intermountain Healthcare
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How can I support my child with special needs from birth to age 3?
The following are suggestions on how you can support the development of your child with special needs from birth to 3 years old: Development Respond to your child's need to build trust. Play with and enjoy your child. Allow your child to develop at his or her own rate. If you have concerns or...
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Which milk and dairy products should I eat most often?
The following are sample servings (portions) for heart- healthy dairy: Stick with dairy products that are 1% fat or less, and aim for 3 servings (3 cups) every day. Sample servings (portions): 1 cup low-fat, skim, or fat-free milk 1 cup fortified soy milk, rice milk, or almond milk 1 cup low-fat
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Where does the bone used in lumbar spinal fusion surgery come from?
Lumbar spinal fusion surgery is a surgery to join two or more spinal bones -- vertebrae -- so that they eventually grow into one solid bone. In lumbar spinal fusion surgery, most of the bone comes from your own spine. Portions of the vertebrae being fused are removed and used for the fusion. If more
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What is the reason for undergoing discography?
The vertebrae (bones) in your spine are separated by disks that cushion the vertebrae and allow them to move freely. If a disk is damaged, it can develop small tears in the outer ring (annulus). Material from the inside (nucleus) can then leak out and irritate the surrounding nerves. This sometimes.
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What role do nursing directors and managers play in the NICU?
Nursing directors and managers supervise all nurses and clerks in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU). If you have a problem that can’t be solved by speaking with other nursing staff, ask to speak to the nursing director.
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What should I expect after implantable cardioverter defibrillator surgery?
You’ll probably stay in the hospital overnight after your ICD procedure, so your healthcare team can monitor your heartbeat. The next morning you’ll have an x-ray to recheck the position of the leads and the pulse generator. You’ll get a temporary device ID card that identifies the type of ICD you.
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How does type 2 diabetes cause high blood sugar levels?
If you have type 2 diabetes, your body's cells have become resistant to insulin. So even though you have an insulin "key," it's as if the cell "lock" is broken so that glucose can't easily get in. (Insulin allows glucose to cross out of your bloodstream and go into your body's ce
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What are some examples of a serving of vegetables?
Sample servings (portions) of vegetables are: 1 cup raw vegetables 1 cup leafy green vegetables ½ cup cooked vegetables ½ cup vegetable juice
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How can I keep cockroaches out of my home?
• Keep food covered and out of the bedroom. • Remove garbage from your house daily. • Keep counter tops and oven tops clean. • Set bait traps or use professional pest control services. Spray insecticides, but only when the person with asthma is out of the house.
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What are alternatives to discography?
Diskography is usually used after other diagnostic tests. Alternatives to diskography include: Physical examination X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scans Your doctor may also recommend doing surgery without first doing diskography.
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Are there special car seat needs for premature infants?
Very small or sick babies have special considerations when being fitted in a car seat (or a car bed). The following are general guidelines. You’ll receive more detailed instructions from your providers: Before you buy: Before you buy a car seat, make sure it’s suitable for a smaller baby. Don’t...
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What do I need to know about MRI scans for my baby in the NICU?
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) uses a large magnet, radio frequencies, and a computer to create highly detailed images of internal organs and structures. Because a baby must stay completely still during an MRI study in the NICU, sedative medication is sometimes given.
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What are some strategies to eat less during a social event or party?
Here are some tips to help you be in control of what you eat at a social event like the 4th of July. First, eat at your regular meal or snack times (and eat smaller portions or more fruits and veggies) before so you aren’t starving when you get to the party. Bring a dish that you know is low in calo
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What can I expect when I go home after my electrophysiology (EP) study?
Here's what happens when you go home. The first 48 hours: You’ll need to take some specific steps to take care of yourself, and you will need to watch for symptoms. What you will feel: You might feel sore from several hours of lying flat -- this will go away in a day or so. The catheter site will
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What are some foods that are high in saturated fat?
Here are a few examples of foods that are high in saturated fat. Animal sources: Meats such as poultry with the skin or fatty cuts of beef and pork High-fat dairy products such as whole or 2% milk, butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and ice cream Lard and other meat fats Plant sources: Cocoa..
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