7 Results forDieticians and Nutritionists near Edgecomb, ME
Learn more about Dieticians and Nutritionists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Dieticians and Nutritionists
A dietitian is a healthcare provider who specializes in promoting optimal health and preventing and treating diseases through the science of nutrition. In fact, some dietitians use ‘registered dietitian nutritionist’ (RDN) as a professional title to reflect their specialty. They use food and nutrition to help people of all ages manage their weight, medical conditions, food allergies, and wellness. Dietitians work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, food service settings, education, research, and community agencies.
A dietitian typically:
- Reviews and evaluates a patient’s health history, current diet, and physical activity practices
- Teaches and counsels patients and caregivers about healthy eating habits, menu planning, and lifestyle choices
- Recommends nutrition strategies, monitors your progress, and adjusts your nutrition plan
- Designs and implements medical nutrition therapy including diet supplementation, feeding tube nutrition, and intravenous (IV) nutrition
- Orders and interprets nutrition-related laboratory tests
- Works closely with a patient’s entire medical team, as well as with family members, social workers, and teachers as needed
- Advises athletes and other exercise-conscious people about the role food and nutrition plays in their fitness, performance, and overall health
- Oversees food service operations in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, school cafeterias, day care centers, food corporations, and correctional facilities
A dietitian may also be known by the following names: registered dietitian (RD), nutritionist, registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), nutrition counselor, and dietetic counselor.
There are 7 specialists practicing Dietetics in Edgecomb, ME with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 3 hospitals near Edgecomb, ME with affiliated Dietetics specialists, including Maine Medical Center, Martha's Vineyard Hospital and York Hospital.
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Dr. Theresa Piotrowski, MD
Specialty: Obesity Medicine35 Miles StDamariscotta, ME 045435.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Naomi Stuart, RD
Specialty: Dietetics219 Route One # 101Edgecomb, ME 045560.1 miles awayNeed a Telehealth Visit?Healthgrades Can Help.
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Specialty: Dietetics35 Miles StDamariscotta, ME 045435.4 miles awayAnn Boe, RD
Specialty: Dietetics35 Miles StDamariscotta, ME 045435.4 miles awayElisabeth Cardali
Specialty: Dietetics35 Miles StDamariscotta, ME 045435.4 miles awayKelly Oconnell, RDN
Specialty: Dietetics35 Miles StDamariscotta, ME 045435.4 miles awayGeorgette Rutherfurd, RDN
Specialty: Dietetics17 Will Butler LnBremen, ME 045519.6 miles away