Nutrition Services
Good eating habits and proper nutrition are essential to promote health and wellness for an entire lifetime. The Registered Dietitians at PMC are your nutrition experts, providing current medical and scientific nutrition information as well as psychological strategies to ensure long lasting changes in eating habits.
Our approach is based on the fact that good nutrition is good for everyone! You will learn how to include your favorite foods in any diet regime, and still successfully meet your goals. The individualized attention you receive will insure that the principles of good nutrition therapy are adaptable to your lifestyle. This is why we offer you the best chance for YOUR success! Individual Counseling for:
Weight Loss*
Diabetes Management*
Elevated Blood Cholesterol Levels
Cardiovascular Disease
Pregnancy/Lactation
Sports Nutrition
Nutrition Basics
Computer Nutrient Analysis
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Food Intolerances (allergies)
Renal Disease Liver Disease
Hypoglycemia
Cancer
*Specialized Educational Program
Balance and Control for Weight Loss Management
If you have already tried all the fad diets, the meal plans and other commercial diet programs, and still do not have control over your weight, maybe this is for you! We provide a logical health oriented approach to weight management.
Balance and Control is a hospital based weight loss program, developed by registered dietitians – your nutrition experts. The program is based on the concept that –
Eating a variety of healthy foods in
Suitable portions combined with
Regular physical activity...
are the keys to attaining and maintaining a healthier weight.
Topics presented include:
Label Reading
Changing favorite recipes into lower fat, lower calorie foods
Social eating – strategies for dining out
Benefits of exercise
Eating to lower cholesterol
Emotional eating and compulsive overeating
Dietary supplements
Supermarket smarts
The group meets each week for eight weeks. During each session, body weight is measured, food records are discussed and an educational program is presented by a registered dietitian.
The program is offered once in the Spring and once in the Fall, call with question or for a brochure * (603) 421-2004.
With Balance & Control, Parkland Medical Center can help you take control of the balancing act of Weight Management!!
*To ask questions about one on one or group classes please call (603)421-2004.
*To make an appointment with a registered dietitian please call (603) 421-2458. (physician referrals are necessary)
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