Bio
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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Activity
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What types of pediatric specialists work in the NICU?
A neonatologist (a doctor specially trained in newborn intensive medicine) leads the team of caregivers in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU). (You may hear your neonatologist referred to as th...
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How can I identify and avoid bad fats?
"Bad" fats are typically solid at room temperature, such as fat found in butter, lard, and fat trimmed off your meat. Checking food labels and limiting foods that contain fat primarily fr...
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How can I maintain normal blood pressure?
Use MAWDS to help you remember and follow the basics for maintaining a healthy blood pressure. Take medications as prescribed.Perform aerobic activity for at least 30 minutes per day, most da...
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What is retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)?
Premature babies are at particular risk for problems with blood circulation to a part of the eye called the retina. The retina of the eye records what we see and sends images to the brain. When imm...
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What causes high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) in people with diabetes?
High blood glucose (hyperglycemia) is when your blood glucose level goes above your target range. There are several reasons why your blood glucose might go too high: skipped insulin dose too li...
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How much protein should I eat per day?
Eat 2 to 3 servings (about 4 to 6 ounces) of heart-healthy protein every day -- from a variety of sources. Sample servings (portions) include: 3 ounces fish, white-meat poultry (skin removed), ...
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What are the potential benefits of discography?
Diskography has several potential benefits: Can diagnose whether your pain is caused by material leaking from torn spinal disk(s) Can result in a more precise plan for disk surgery or identify ...
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What are the risk factors for high blood pressure that I can't change?
There are factors that have been proven to increase your risk for developing high blood pressure. Some of these risk factors are not under your control. But although you can’t change them, kn...
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How does gallbladder surgery affect people?
Removing the gallbladder rarely has any side effects. Most people notice no change in their digestive function. A few people have mild diarrhea which tends to get better with time. Patients may hav...
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How should I eat after pancreatic surgery?
Side effects of the Whipple Procedure (one surgical option for pancreatic cancer) vary by patient and some may only be a problem for the first few weeks after surgery. In general patients should li...
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What is an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)?
An ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator) is a small device that corrects your heart rhythm. An ICD has a pulse generator that is implanted in your body, and one or more leads (wires) that ar...
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What are the risks of lumbar spinal fusion surgery?
The risks and potential complications of lumbar spinal fusion surgery (a surgery to join two or more spinal bones—vertebrae—so that they eventually grow into one solid bone) include: ...
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What is a Holter monitor?
A Holter monitor is a device that records your heart’s activity for 24 to 48 hours, while you go about your daily life. A Holter monitor has a digital recorder, about the size of a large pac...
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When should I call the doctor once my baby is home from the NICU?
Once home from the NICU, call your baby’s doctor if your baby has any of the following: Unstable or abnormal temperature—a baby’s normal temperature (armpit) is 97.7°F (36....
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When will my baby be discharged from the NICU?
Your baby will be discharged from the NICU when he meets discharge criteria based on his age, size, and condition. In addition, you must be prepared and comfortable to assume care of your baby at h...
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