Nutrition Services
Nutrition Services include programs and resources aimed at improving health and well-being through nutrition counseling and education. The Nutrition Clinic is led by a Registered Dietitian who is an integral part of your health care team.
Education and Counseling
Medical Nutrition Therapy: 60-minute Initial Appointment
A therapeutic approach to treating medical conditions through individualized nutrition plans. This specialized nutrition counseling addresses specific health conditions to identify nutritional deficiencies or excesses, provide evidenced-based recommendations on healthy eating patterns and weight management support.
Topics commonly covered in individual nutrition appointments:
Individual appointments can be made through referral from PCM, IDC or self-referral.
Contact the appointment line to schedule: 956-82-3618 / 727-3618
Classes Offered
Classes will be advertised as offered.
Weight Management
Offered on a monthly basis. Topics vary each month: anti-inflammatory eating, gut health, Mediterranean diet philosophy, nutrition facts label, grocery shopping and meal planning.
Nutrition Basics
45-minute lecture with 30-minute hands-on component for nutrition and diet fundamentals.
Topics include: macronutrients, balancing meals, developing a healthy eating pattern, meal planning resources, label reading.
Offered quarterly.
Pregnancy Nutrition
Learn about healthy eating during pregnancy to support the needs of mother and baby.
Mindful Eating
30-minute lecture discussing how mood can affect dietary intake and diet recommendations for supporting a healthy mindset.
Performance Nutrition
Learn the basics on how to fuel for your workout, endurance sport or upcoming competition. Recreational athletes, fitness enthusiasts and competitive athletes welcome.
Healthy Eating on a Budget
In conjunction with Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, learn how to develop a grocery budget and make healthy, budget friendly choices when grocery shopping.
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