WHMC provides hospital based registered dietitian therapy services. In outpatient nutrition therapy, we will first collect information on your health history and nutrition background and then work with you to create an individualized plan to achieve your nutrition-related goals.
Our team holds quarterly community education sessions and provides dietary information, healthy eating tips and explanations for food nutrition terms as needed.
Working with a registered dietitian can help you with:
- Making healthy food choices for you and your family
- Cardiovascular disease
- Hypertension
- Liver and pancreatic disorders and metabolism
- Tube feedings and TPN management
- Diabetes, type I and type 2
- Gastrointestinal diseases (e.g. celiac disease, irritable bowel, diverticulosis)
- Cancer
- Food intolerances
- Weight management
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Other health concerns requiring nutritional care
Making smart calorie cuts
Cutting calories can help you lose weight.
Start by making some smart substitutions. Compare the calories of common foods with similar, lower-calorie alternatives.
Original food choice: Plain bagel, medium-sized
284 calories
Smart substitute: Multigrain toast, one slice with pat of butter
105 calories
Calories saved: 179
Original food choice: Double-patty fast-food cheeseburger
437 calories
Smart substitute: Single-patty fast-food cheeseburger
343 calories
Calories saved: 94
Original food choice: Meat lasagna, restaurant serving
845 calories
Smart substitute: Whole-wheat spaghetti with marinara sauce, 1 1/2 cups
359 calories
Calories saved: 486
Original food choice: Potato chips, 1-ounce bag
149 calories
Smart substitute: Whole-wheat pretzels, 1-ounce bag
103 calories
Calories saved: 46
Original food choice: Egg salad with mayo, 1 cup
706 calories
Smart substitute: Fruit salad, canned, 1 cup
74 calories
Calories saved: 632
Original food choice: Ramen noodle soup, 1 pack
380 calories
Smart substitute: Low-sodium tomato soup with water, 1 cup
74 calories
Calories saved: 306
Original food choice: Brownie with frosting, 2-inch square piece
171 calories
Smart substitute: Strawberries dipped in dark chocolate, 3 to 4 berries
120 calories
Calories saved: 51
Original food choice: Cola, 12-ounce can
155 calories
Smart substitute: Water with lemon slice
2 calories
Calories saved: 153
Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; U.S. Department of Agriculture
Many insurance plans will cover nutrition visits, but may require a referral. Check with your insurance to verify coverage and ask your healthcare provider for a referral if necessary.
If you do not have insurance or your insurance does not cover nutrition therapy, you may qualify for our financial assistance program, cash discounts, or timely payment discounts.
Look for community nutrition education classes and presentations which occur throughout the year. For more information, or to make an appointment, our dietitians can be reached at Whitman Hospital at 509.397.5743.