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At LifeSpring Home Nutrition, we aim to address the global healthcare crisis by providing healthy, Medically Tailored Meals (MTM) with convenient home delivery at affordable prices.
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A registered dietician (RD) is a healthcare professional who provides individuals with nutritional guidance and information about general health. According to the “Dietitian” page on the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science website, “Dietitians blend scientific research, nutrition, behavioral science, and social science to promote health, prevent disease, and shape the dietary choices of healthy and sick people.” LifeSpring Home Nutrition works with an RD to ensure all clients have tailored meals and access to essential information about developing a healthy diet. RDs monitor client health and adjust meal plans as needed to ensure people continue receiving nourishing and appropriate meals.
RDs have an essential role in healthcare. Studies have shown that “[t]he registered dietitian is currently the single identifiable group of health care professionals with the standardized education, clinical training, continuing education, and national credentialing requirements necessary to provide nutrition therapy.” Weekly delivered meals benefit from the input of an RD to ensure each dish offers a balanced diet.
RDs help facilitate personalized meal plans by doing the following:
Often, healthcare providers refer people to meal delivery programs like LifeSpring Home Nutrition. An RD can use the information provided by healthcare providers to create tailored meal plans. Most consultations, assessments, and education take place over the phone to ensure everyone has access to the same level of support regardless of mobility or transportation issues. However, the RD also makes in-person appointments with clients and may visit their homes for an initial assessment.
RDs provide people with nutrition resources and practical advice for healthy living. They also provide essential information and educate communities on the following:
According to Cathleen Anthony, M.B.A., owner of LifeSpring Home Nutrition, an “RD will collect and analyze relevant data about the patient’s medical history, dietary intake, anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests, physical examination (as appropriate), and psychosocial factors. The purpose is to identify the patient’s nutritional needs and risks.”
Some of the key services an RD provides during meal planning include:
According to JMIR Formative Research, “Meal planning is a useful tool for achieving healthy eating goals, as it can help individuals with chronic diseases ensure they are consuming a balanced diet that provides the necessary nutrients for good health.”
Medically tailored meals (MTMs) are generally prescribed by a healthcare professional and ensure people with acute or chronic health issues have access to nutritional meals. According to the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center, “Medically tailored meals help to meet the needs of [individuals] with health conditions that require specific diets such as heart disease, diabetes, and HIV.”
Some of the conditions LifeSpring Home Nutrition accommodates through MTMs include:
People with medical conditions benefit from having access to weekly meal deliveries tailored to their unique needs.
Meal planning is an important part of maintaining a healthy diet and managing medical conditions. People benefit from understanding the effects of various foods on overall health and the symptoms of specific conditions. An RD helps people develop effective and appropriate meal plans while explaining how these dietary changes will improve the person’s health.
Speaking with an RD does the following:
RDs ensure meal plans take into consideration all factors impacting a person’s diet and physical health, including:
Dieticians also provide people with appropriate resources by connecting them to federal, state, or local services and information relevant to their needs. Many people are unaware of the many programs available to help them establish and maintain a healthy life.
People benefit from collaborating with an RD to create a personalized meal plan. According to Cathleen Anthony, M.B.A., owner of LifeSpring Home Nutrition, “Currently, LifeSpring provides full Registered Dietitian services, nutrition therapy and access to quality, dietary-specified meals delivered by a familiar, friendly face, safely, directly to their home to provide longer lasting, transformative care. With one-on-one Dietitian care, nutritional education and home delivered Medically Tailored Meals we can achieve and improve many of our population’s health significantly.”
Registered dieticians (RDs) are essential in supporting and educating individuals with health concerns affecting their diet. LifeSpring Home Nutrition works with RDs to ensure clients can access tailored meals and the information they need to make educated decisions about their health and well-being. To learn more about our services, call us today at (800) 798-5767.
