Eating well can seem like a real challenge between all of the conflicting nutrition information on social media, TV, or the news. A registered dietitian nutritionist (RD or RDN) can help you decipher facts from fiction and partner with you to develop a safe and realistic eating plan that you can stick with for the long haul. To guide and motivate you, an RDN will use creative and out-of-the-box strategies to help with meal planning, grocery shopping and mindful eating.
Common Reasons to Work with an RDN:
- You want help managing chronic medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease.
- You are thinking of starting a weight loss medication or having surgery.
- You have digestive problems or a food allergy, intolerance or sensitivity.
- You’re pregnant, trying to get pregnant or are a new parent.
- You or a family member is struggling with disordered eating.
- You’re caring for an aging parent.
- You want practical, sustainable lifestyle advice.
- You want to improve your performance in sports.
- You want to learn culinary skills, meal prep strategies, or how to shop on a budget.
Yale Health members: speak with your primary care provider about a nutrition referral.
Aetna members: contact Aetna Member Services (1-866-253-8886) to inquire about your nutrition benefit and find a participating RDN in your area.
Yale’s Health Coaches(Link is external) partner with RDN’s and can also work with you to make changes in your health behaviors and manage health issues, including provide general nutrition guidance. Your Health Coach will help you develop an individualized program to achieve goals for healthy living regardless of whether you are ready to change or just thinking about it. Their services are free and confidential. Call 866-672-4422 to make an appointment. You can meet your Health Coach conveniently on campus or speak by telephone.