Nutrition Services
SSM Health Registered Dietitians (RD) are the experts in food and nutrition and help to promote healthful eating. They provide individuals and their families with practical nutrition guidance for both general wellness and to help manage specific medical conditions. Our team will work closely with you to create an individualized plan that helps you meet your goals and improve your health.
To serve you better, please set your location for information on services available in your area.
Pediatric Nutrition Services
The pediatric nutrition team at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital offers innovative outpatient programs to support children with unique dietary needs.
Preventing Heart Disease
Watching your weight and modifying your diet are just two steps you can take to reduce your risk of heart disease.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) can help manage health conditions, including:
- Diabetes
- Celiac disease (gluten intolerance)
- Heart disease risk
- Hypertension or high blood pressure
- Elevated cholesterol
- Food allergies and sensitivities
- Digestive disorders
Our dietitians work closely with you and your healthcare provider to developing a meal plan that fits your health needs, lifestyle and food preferences. If you are in need of a physician referral, please contact your primary care provider or use our provider finder to locate a provider near you.
Services We Provide
Dietitians provide nutrition counseling on low-cholesterol and low-fat diets, consistent with the National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines. Patients with high cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels are encouraged to meet with a dietitian.
Our dietitians work closely with referring physicians and diabetes nurse specialists to assist those with diabetes in modifying their diet to maintain good blood glucose levels. Our dietitians also offer classed focused on providing knowledge and skills in diabetes self-management.
Dietitians work closely with primary care physicians and referring specialists, including our Comprehensive Weight Management Program, to help individuals develop skills to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Services We Provide
Dietitians provide nutrition counseling on low-cholesterol and low-fat diets, consistent with the National Cholesterol Education Program guidelines. Patients with high cholesterol and/or triglyceride levels are encouraged to meet with a dietitian.
Our dietitians work closely with referring physicians and diabetes nurse specialists to assist those with diabetes in modifying their diet to maintain good blood glucose levels. Our dietitians also offer classed focused on providing knowledge and skills in diabetes self-management.
Referral Process
A signed order from your physician is required for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
Insurance Coverage
- Patients will need to check with their specific insurance carrier to see if Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is covered.
- Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for diabetes and renal diesease are a part of Medicare's benefits programs.
- For information about self-pay costs please call 314-989-6892
Find a registered dietitian at a SSM Health location near you to start on your journey to nutritional health.
Dietitians work closely with primary care physicians and referring specialists, including our Comprehensive Weight Management Program, to help individuals develop skills to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
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