Outpatient Nutrition Counseling

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital’s Licensed Registered Dietitians (RD’s) provide personalized nutrition counseling according to your prescribed diet, medical history and nutritional goals.

Individual Nutrition Counseling
Individual Nutrition Counseling helps ensure that you receive a customized meal plan based on your specific health condition and preferences. During this session,
you will learn how to eat healthier and still enjoy your favorite foods!

Scheduling an Appointment
Contact the Registered Dietitian at (847) 842-4130 to schedule an appointment.
A physician referral is not required. For individual insurance coverage,
check with your insurance provider. Self-pay is accepted.
Day, evening and weekend appointments are available.

Nutrition Counseling Topics Include:

• Cholesterol, triglyceride and/or blood pressure reduction
• Diabetic Nutrition
  -Diabetes during pregnancy (Gestational Diabetes)
  -Management of insulin and non-insulin dependent diabetes
  -Pre-diabetes education
• Eating Disorders
• Food allergies or intolerances
• Gastrointestinal Nutrition
  -Celiac disease
  -Crohn’s disease
  -Diverticulitis
  -Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  -Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD)
  -Ulcerative Colitis
  
• Geriatric Nutrition
  -Eating difficulties and aging
  -Healthy eating for seniors
• Healthy eating for families
• Infant/Children's Nutrition
• Sports Nutrition
• Vegetarianism
• Weight management for adults and children: weight loss or weight gain