Baylor Tom Landry Fitness Center: Nutrition - Discover the feeling of eating well and being fit.

“I figured I had trusted every commercial diet plan out there and none of them had ever done the trick as far as lasting lifestyle change and weight loss, so it was time to give science a try.”
- Karyn Brown, 46-year-old treasury analyst

"This is not a diet. It is changing the way I do things. I look at it as going back to my life.”
- Keith Simmons, 47-yearr-old truck driver

Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas offers com¬prehensive nutrition education, counseling and lifestyle coaching by Registered and Licensed Dietitians. Baylor’s Outpatient Nutrition Services seeks to educate on proper nutrition and lifestyle habits that will promote the well being of both individuals and families. Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is offered for a wide range of disease states such as Type II Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Digestive Disorders, Hypertension, Obesity, and much more.

In addition, nutrition counseling is available for pregnant and lactating women, athletes and sports enthusiasts, and individuals seeking to improve and enhance personal health and well-being.

What to Expect From a Nutrition Counseling Consultation:
An initial appointment with the dietitian generally last an hour, at which time the dietitian will review your lifestyle habits including eating and exercise habits; medications and vitamins, minerals, or herbal supplements you are taking; and discuss your health goals and expectations. The role of the Dietitian is to provide education, guidance and encouragement to assist you with meeting your personal goals.

Following Services May Also be Provided:

Instruction on special meal plans
Individualized eating & lifestyle plans
Computerized nutrition analysis
Review of lab work
Recipe “Make-overs”
Weight loss strategies
Tips for healthy cooking, dining out, and traveling

At Baylor, the nutrition counseling program provides one-on-one counseling in a relaxed environment. Group and class structured learning environments may be added in the near future based on client preference. Please call for our current counseling opportunities.

What Are The Costs?
Please contact the Baylor Outpatient Nutrition Counseling office for costs. At the current time we do not verify insurance coverage through your insurance company, but do encourage you to check with your insurance plan to determine if you have nutrition benefits. We do recommend a referral from a physician, but it is not required.

How to Make an Appointment?
For more information about nutrition counseling or to schedule an appointment with one of our Registered Dietitians, please call 214-820-7733.

They will be happy to educate, motivate, and encourage you to eat today for a healthy tomorrow!

**Each Dietitian has obtained their Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management supported by the American Dietetic Association.

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