INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING
Healthful eating is identifying both physical and emotional hunger and having a plan for both; developing realistic strategies that recognize your unique and individual preferences and lifestyle; and meal planning that includes a variety of foods.
Can a Dietitian Help With IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome can be tricky to manage. Symptoms may include diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas, and abdominal pain. For some people, symptoms are mild and occasional; for others, they can be painful, interfere with work, and make it difficult to confidently make plans or enjoy everyday activities. If any of this sounds familiar, consider working […]
When Should You See a Dietitian for Prediabetes?
You’ve just left your primary care visit and learned that your hemoglobin A1c has risen to 5.7% or higher which puts you in the prediabetes range. What does this mean, and what can you do about it? Almost all the clients we see with prediabetes tell us that getting that diagnosis was scary. We like […]
Does Insurance Cover a Dietitian in Dayton and across Ohio?
What to know about nutrition counseling, medical nutrition therapy, insurance coverage, and telehealth. The short answer to the question is yes (mostly)! Many health insurance plans cover visits with a registered dietitian, particularly when nutrition counseling is considered medically necessary for the treatment or management of a health condition. Nutrition Advantage provides individual nutrition counseling […]
A little bit of movement…
In the season of raising two toddlers, I have been finding it tough to exercise as much as I’d like. My favorite form of activity is taking a walk, and before kids I used to walk most days out of the week for a solid 45-60 minutes. These days, I am lucky if the thought […]
- Read about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist…but very few complete the rigorous training of a Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN).
RDs AND RDNs ARE FOOD AND NUTRITION EXPERTS WITH THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in dietetics through an accredited university.
- Dietetic internship approved by The American Dietetic Association.
- Registered through an examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Ongoing continuing professional education requirements.
