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The Ochsner Division of Nutrition and Weight Management have been providing nutrition outpatient services since 1960. All of our dietitians are registered by the American Dietetic Association and licensed by the State of Louisiana. Our certified lifestyle counselors and registered dietitians see people of all ages and make recommendations in the education and treatment for a variety diseases and health problems.
Our mission is to provide up-to-date, evidenced-based medical nutrition therapy education that is incorporated into each patient’s lifestyle to help achieve the most desirable nutrition-related outcome.
For more information about the Nutrition Program, contact Ochsner Fitness Center at 504-733-1600 or via email at nutrition@ochsner.org.
Ochsner Medical Nutrition Therapy is performed by Registered Dietitians (RDs) to improve your health and quality of life.
MNT includes a nutritional assessment followed by a customized meal plan unique to your medical condition and nutritional needs. Ongoing behavioral coaching is available to support long-term changes and health lifestyle improvements.
At your initial visit, your dietitian will review your medical and diet history, lab values, medications and measurements such as weight. Together you will develop a lifestyle and meal plan. Follow-up visits will include monitoring food diaries, measurement and overall progress.
BMI is a relationship between height and weight. A higher BMI may contribute to health problems such as diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.
In a body mass index table, you will locate your height and weight to calculate your BMI.
Our Registered Dietitians offer services for a variety of health and medical conditions.
A signed physician referral is required annually to process insurance authorization. Please be aware of your insurance plan benefits and limitations. If you are without insurance or insurance denies coverage for dietitian visits, we offer a discounted rate due at the time of service.
All services are provided by appointment only. Appointments for adults are scheduled Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Call 225-761-5367 to schedule an appointment.
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