Stay Healthy by Eating Right

Nutrition plays a critical role in your health. Your diet will become more and more important for your overall wellbeing as you get older and encounter health concerns. Knowing how to eat right is not always an easy endeavor. There is no “one-size-fits-all” diet. Every person is different and has varying nutritional needs depending on your medical history, body type, and other factors.

Glendive Medical Center has a staff of Registered Dieticians who can educate you on the basics of healthy eating. We can also work with you to develop a personalized diet customized for your unique needs.

What Are Nutritional Services?

Nutritional services serve many purposes. For some, it may be a simple program to improve overall health and wellness. Others, however, may be looking for a tailored diet designed to improve symptoms from or prevent a specific medical condition such as heart disease. People with food allergies may seek it out so they can continue to eat healthy despite their restrictions on certain foods. Someone with a weight issue can use nutritional services to either lose or gain weight to obtain a healthier balance. These are just a few of the ways you can benefit from nutritional services.

About our nutritional services:

• Staffed by registered dietitians
• Lactation counseling
• Nutrition education and counseling
• Cholesterol reduction
• Weight management
• Pre-conception and pregnancy nutrition
• Food allergies, sensitivity, intolerances
• Extended care nutrition screening & assessment
• Acute care nutrition screening & assessment
• Community presentation on nutritional topics

For more information about good nutrition and eating well, check out the sites below:

• www.eatright.org
• www.myplate.gov
• www.breastfeeding.com
• www.womenshealth.gov