Nutrition is a vital part of aging well. For older adults, unhealthy eating habits can increase the risk of acute and chronic conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, and certain cancers. Malnutrition, or the lack of nutrients needed to thrive, can lead to a greater risk of falls, a weakened immune system, decreased bone mass, and slow wound healing.

What is Nutrition Counseling?

Nutrition counseling provides personalized guidance to individuals who are at nutritional risk because of their health or nutritional history, dietary intake, chronic illness, or medication use.

Through a supportive, one-on-one counseling process, a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) can help you understand how diet affects your overall health. They can also help you plan healthy meals that meet your daily nutrition needs and lifestyle. It’s important to understand that nutrition counseling is not a quick fix. The goal is to make gradual, sensible dietary changes you can maintain over the long term.

What are the benefits of Nutrition Counseling?

• Preventing and managing chronic conditions.

• Achieving a healthy weight.

• Feeling better overall.

• Developing long-term healthy habits.