Areas of Expertise
- Weight loss
- Eating disorders
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Hypertension
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Diabetes, including gestational diabetes
- Other special nutritional needs
Customized Nutrition Program Includes
- Personal goals and objectives that fit each individual’s lifestyle
- A “jump start” meal plan designed for fast weight loss results and increased motivation
- Identification of internal and external factors that are affecting weight loss efforts
- A low-glycemic food plan (if meal replacements are utilized)
- Diet recommendations based on the most up-to-date scientific research
- Ongoing patient education and information surrounding nutrition topics like macronutrients
- Regular visits with Westmed dietitian involving diet plan review, weight loss assessment, addressing hunger/cravings and any areas of difficulty (i.e. social events, traveling, stress, dining, grocery shopping, preparing healthy meals, etc.)
- Nutritional support for the bariatric program
