Nutrition

Nutrition plays an important role in your health and wellness. As the old saying goes, “you are what you eat”. Our dietician, Alene Albritton, MPH, RD, LD is not here to simply tell you what you should not eat. It is our goal to assist you in making reasonable choice that will meet your health needs and goals.

Alene is available by appointment for individual consultation. Consultation includes an assessment of your BMI and a BIA (Plethysmography) which measures lean and fat body mass as well as hydration levels. Whether you are simply interested in knowing which vitamin and minerals would be recommended, you are interested in meal planning, or would like information concerning food safety, we are here to answer your questions.

Particular areas in which proper nutrition plays a key role in terms of prevention or disease management:

• Weight Loss
• Weight Gain
• Diabetes
• High Cholesterol
• High Blood Pressure
• Osteoporosis
• Cancer
• Gastrointestinal Conditions
• Anemia
• Renal Disease

We also provide group classes such as diabetes classes, healthy cooking classes and a walking group. If you are interested in an individual session or a group class, please call our office for more information.

Nutrition Classes

Diabetes Education - share the challenges with others living with diabetes

Grocery Store Tour - learn how to read labels and better understand ingredients

Health Cooking - learn ways to modify your favorite foods into a healthier version, while learning important cooking tips.

Walking Group - exercise and fresh air with positive encouragement