Sentara Clinical Nutrition
Our eating habits correlate directly with our overall health. Whether you have a medical condition that requires a specific diet or are trying to get to a healthy weight, you can rely on our registered dietitians to guide you.
We are all bombarded with "healthy eating" tips on social media, on TV, in our inbox, online and from friends and family. The overflow of information can leave us confused and frustrated about the best approach to eating healthy.We can help you sort through fact and fiction when it comes to developing healthy eating habits. We look forward to working with you to create the right nutrition plan that fits your needs, goals and circumstances.
Inpatient Services
Sentara's hospital RDs provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for a wide variety of acute and chronic disease states with an added focus on identifying and preventing malnutrition. Hospital RDs screen all patients admitted to the hospital and prioritize care to those most at nutritional risk. RDs work closely with the medical team to help optimize nutrition care for patients to achieve better outcomes for healing.
Outpatient Nutrition Counseling
Our registered dietitians also work with patients on an outpatient basis to develop nutritional plans.
Our goal is to use food as a tool to improve your health condition and, in some cases, such as cancer, help you recover better from treatment side effects.
Your health care provider may ask you to meet with a registered dietitian if you have been diagnosed with medical conditions, including:
- Cancer
- Celiac Disease
- Critical Care Nutrition
- Diabetes
- Eating Disorders
- Food Allergies
- Gastrointestinal disorders: Irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, gastroparesis, diverticulitis
- Heart and vascular disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Disease
- Liver Disease
- Maternity nutrition: Pregnancy related nutrition needs and gestational diabetes
- Ornish Lifestyle Medicine
- Pancreatitis
- Sports Nutrition
- Weight Management, including Weight Loss Surgery
- Wounds
Sports Nutrition
We are proud to offer nutrition counseling for athletes through our sports medicine program. Our sports registered dietitians work with athletic trainers, physical therapists, occupational therapists and other support staff.
In addition to individual counseling, we also offer group sessions for many conditions and circumstances.
Nutrition and Medical Weight Loss Surgery
For those who want to reach a healthier weight, our registered dietitians are ready to help you reach your goals.
Our knowledgeable registered dietitians will review how and what you currently eat to determine what changes you can make to lose weight in a healthy, sustainable way.
If you are looking for a medical weight loss program, you can also attend one of weight loss surgery seminars to learn more and find out if you qualify for the surgery.
Please speak with your provider about our medical nutrition weight loss program. Your health insurance will require a physician's order. Please print this form and give it to your provider.