In recent years, we’ve seen a growing awareness of the important role that nutrition plays in helping to prevent and heal disease, including diabetes, heart disease and cancer. At AVH, our staff includes dietary and nutrition counselors who can help patients design healthy eating plans tailored for their specific health needs and lifestyles. We also offer educational programs for the community, to help non-patients stay healthy by making wise food choices.

Services

AVH’s registered dietitian and diet technicians are available to counsel outpatients on issues related to:

• Elevated lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL)
  
• Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia)
• Food allergies
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Weight management
• Nutrition for seniors
• Medical nutrition

Please ask your doctor for a referral for dietary and nutritional counseling, and check your insurance to be sure these services are covered by your plan. For more information, call Roberta Balon, Director, Nutrition Services, at (603) 326-5629.