Proper nutrition is a key element for good health. It can reduce your risk for many common illnesses and while a healthy diet should be part of your daily routine, it becomes even more important when health conditions are involved. Many illnesses and conditions require a special diet for patients. Nutrition is an integral part of the treatment program at any healthcare facility.
Inpatient Nutrition Services
Registered Dieticians work with physicians to identify patients at nutritional risk, and work together to improve the patients' nutritional status. Registered Dietitians and Diet Technicians are available at Appleton Medical Center, New London Family Medical Center, Peabody Manor, ThedaCare At Home, ThedaCare At Work, and Theda Clark Medical Center.
Outpatient Nutrition Services
The Outpatient Nutrition Services offer private, individualized nutrition counseling to clients. Registered Dietitians are experts in foods and nutrition and help people develop nutrition programs that fit their own unique health needs and lifestyles. Our dietitians are registered by the American Dietetic Association and certified by the State of Wisconsin. If you have an inquiry, or you need to make an appointment, please call Appleton Medical Center or Theda Clark Medical Center at (920) 738-6521or toll free (800) 236-4101, ext. 6521.
Services Available
The Outpatient Nutrition Clinics include nutrition assessment and counseling in the following areas:
• Weight management
• Diabetes management
• Malnutrition
• Children/adolescents-growth and development
• Cholesterol management
• Eating disorders
• Food allergies and intolerances
• Kidney disorders
• Pregnancy and lactation
• Sports nutrition
• Vegetarian diets
• Hypertension
We also provide a 4-week class series on weight management .
Week 1: Introduction to Nutrition
Week 2: Goal Setting/Meal Planning/Exercise
Week 3: Fats and Label Reading
Week 4: Restaurants and Recipes
For class dates and times, check the Classes and Events section of this Web site.