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Nutrition
Also known as Dietary Counseling
Helping you develop healthy eating habits for a lifetime
Nutrition Counseling for Improved Health
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Needham offers specialized nutrition services to help you improve your eating habits and maximize your overall health. Our registered dietitians work with you to understand your background and goals.
We develop a personalized medical nutrition therapy program just for you. Your program is part of the treatment plan for your specific illness, injury or condition.
Specialty Nutrition Services
Our nutrition team offers specialty services for a variety of health conditions:
Hours & Location
We are conveniently located one mile from BID Needham at the Needham Outpatient Nutrition Clinic. We offer office appointments Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. To schedule an appointment, call 781-453-8540.
What To Expect
Get more details on what to expect when you meet with the BID Needham nutrition team.
Your Food Diary
If possible, we ask that you keep a written record of all foods that you eat for three days prior to your visit. Be specific. Include the time you ate and the amount that you ate. If you’re seeking nutrition counseling because you’re experiencing symptoms when you eat certain foods, please also record your symptoms before, during and after meals.
Download the food diary template.
Insurance Coverage
We recommend you call your insurance provider before your first appointment to make sure nutrition appointments are covered under your plan.
Ask your insurance provider:
- Does your insurance plan cover nutrition counseling?
- If you are covered, do you need a referral from your physician?
- Are you allowed a certain number of nutrition appointments per calendar year?
Length of Appointment
Initial one-on-one visits last about an hour. We encourage you to come for follow-up visits so we can monitor your progress and answer any new questions you may have. Follow-up appointments usually last between 30–45 minutes.
Conditions We Help Manage
With medical nutritional therapy, we can help you manage these and other conditions:
- Bone and joint health
- Disordered or emotional eating
- Food allergies/intolerances
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Geriatric nutrition
- Kidney disease
- Pre-diabetes
- Prenatal nutrition
- Tube feedings
- Weight management
Services & Specialties
Your BID Needham nutrition team will coordinate your care with other specialty providers across our hospital.
Providing Exceptional Nutrition Services
Our nutrition teams work closely with patients to help them implement practical diet and lifestyle changes.
