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Eat Well. Milton Hospital Begins Outpatient
Medical Nutrition Program
Milton, Mass. - A well-balanced diet helps us maintain good health
and can even prevent some diseases. But when we become ill or need
to control our weight control the confusing and conflicting information
makes it difficult to know just what foods are appropriate. That
is when Milton Hospital can help.
The outpatient Medical Nutrition Therapy Clinic at Milton Hospital
provides comprehensive, one-on-one nutritional assessment and counseling
to help patients understand how food and nutrition affect total
health and wellbeing. Our team of registered dietitians work closely
with patients to help them understand how nutrition therapy can
aid in maintaining overall health and managing conditions such as
heart disease, diabetes, cancer, gastrointestinal problems, kidney
disease, high blood pressure and weight management problems. Our
dietitians will construct an individual eating plan that takes into
account the illness or desired weight reduction, the individual's
lifestyle, exercise habits and health goals.
A registered dietitian meets individually for counseling after referral
by a healthcare provider. Candidates for the program must be referred
by their physician. The program helps individuals with a wide variety
of medical issues and nutritional concerns such as: cancer, diabetes,
eating disorders, food allergies, gastrointestinal problems, heart
disease, high cholesterol, hypertension (high blood pressure), hypoglycemia/hyperglycemia,
kidney disease, liver disease, obesity & weight management, osteoporosis
and pancreatitis.
"The initial visit includes a review
of your current eating habits by assessing all foods eaten for three
days prior. This three-day "food journal" assists the registered
dietitians in developing a more comprehensive, personalized plan
for you," said Jane Griffin, RD, program director.
Follow up visits are usually shorter during which time you review
your progress and address any issues or problems you are experiencing.
Our dietitians will provide you with as much support and resource
materials as possible to help you reach your health and wellness
goals. For further information or to schedule and appointment please
call the Milton Hospital Medical Nutrition Therapy Clinic at 617-296-4819.
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