Nutrition Services

Nutrition Services in Central Massachusetts 

Food fuels our bodies. The nutrients, vitamins and minerals we get from food are essential for growth, development and overall health. The right diet can help promote healing, improve quality of life and even prevent conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

But choosing the right foods can be challenging. That’s where UMass Memorial Health registered dietitians (RDs) can help. Whether you visit one of our clinics or are getting care in the hospital, our dietitians support your health goals and the healing process.

Nutrition Expertise for a Wide Range of Conditions

Our registered dietitians manage your nutrition needs and goals for multiple conditions, including:  

• Cancer
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Celiac disease
• Diabetes
• Eating disorders
• Food allergies and intolerances
• Gastrointestinal problems, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Geriatric nutrition
• Hypoglycemia
• Kidney disease
• Obesity
• Pregnancy, gestational diabetes, and prenatal and postpartum nutrition
• Weight-loss surgery

Nutrition Services We Provide

We offer a variety of services to support you on your journey to healthy eating. Our dietitians help you make informed choices about the foods you eat for a positive impact on your health and well-being.

When you work with a dietitian, you get guidelines, tasks and meal planning exercises to help you understand the best food choices for managing your condition and reaching your health goals.

Our nutrition support services include:

• Cholesterol management: Learn how to keep your cholesterol numbers in check through a heart-healthy eating plan.  
• Grocery shopping: Get tips for navigating the aisles and keeping your food costs down. 
• Healthy cooking: Create delicious and nutritious meals at home with our recipes and guidance on ingredients and cooking techniques. 
• Meal planning: Discover how meal planning can take the stress out of eating by getting tips on scheduling, shopping ahead and meal prepping. 
• Vegan and vegetarian nutrition guidance: Let us help you create a balanced plant-based menu that meets your nutritional needs. 
• Weight management: Get support for your weight-loss goals with individual nutrition counseling, support groups and care for those considering weight-loss surgery or medication.
• Wellness and disease prevention: Stop problems before they start with nutrition and lifestyle counseling to help you reduce your risk of chronic conditions.