Nutrition Counseling Centered on You
At UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, we care for the whole person — body, mind and spirit. That's why we offer nutrition counseling as part of our commitment to helping you achieve your health and wellness goals. Our team of registered, licensed dietitians offers nutrition counseling or therapy for adults, children and adolescents. A referral from your healthcare provider is required and must include your medical diagnosis. The referral may be necessary to receive insurance reimbursement.
Call us at 630-856-7070 or request an appointment below.
Our Nutrition Counseling Services
Individualized Nutrition Assessment
We begin by reviewing your eating habits, lifestyle and personal health goals to see the complete picture and create a personalized plan that fits your life. We can also help address dietary preferences and restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets.
Nutrition Education
After completing your assessment, we'll evaluate your nutrition habits and identify opportunities to support your wellness goals. Through personalized education and practical guidance, we'll help you make informed choices to improve your well-being and support the prevention or management of chronic conditions.
Monitoring and Follow-Up
Lasting change happens over time. Through regular follow-up visits, we’ll monitor your progress, celebrate successes, address challenges and adjust your nutrition plan as needed to help you stay on track and move confidently toward your goals.
Nutrition Counseling for Your Condition
Good nutrition is powerful medicine, helping you prevent and manage disease so you can feel whole and live well. Our registered dietitians provide medical nutrition therapy and personalized nutrition guidance for a wide range of conditions and wellness goals, including:
- High cholesterol and high triglycerides
- High blood pressure
- Digestive diseases
- Food allergies
- Diabetes, prediabetes
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Bariatric surgery prep and follow-up
- Nutrition for athletes
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Weight concerns, including healthy weight gain and weight loss
Benefits of Nutrition Counseling
- Disease Prevention and Management
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Nutrition counseling can help prevent and manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure through dietary modifications. Early intervention and diet management can prevent the progression of various chronic diseases. Our team also offers diabetes nutrition counseling to help patients develop sustainable eating habits and support blood glucose management.
- Improved Digestive Health and Energy Levels
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Dietary recommendations can help support your overall digestive health, reduce discomfort and address conditions like bloating or irritable bowel syndrome. At the same time, optimizing your food choices can help provide sustained energy throughout the day, reduce fatigue and enhance overall vitality.
- Support for Special Diets
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Food limitations due to allergies or dietary preferences can be challenging. Our teams are happy to help those with specific dietary needs or restrictions, such as vegetarianism, veganism, gluten-free diets or food allergies.
Find Nutrition Counseling Services Near You
You don’t have to go far for nutrition counseling that’s easy to access and personalized to you. Whether you're seeking nutrition counseling for weight loss, guidance on a healthy weight gain diet or specialized nutrition for athletes, our team is here to help. We offer services at each of our four hospital locations, making it easy to get whole-person care for you and your family near your neighborhood. Please note, a referral from your healthcare provider is required and must include your medical diagnosis. The referral may be necessary to receive insurance reimbursement.
Or call us at 630-856-7070.