Nutrition and Health :

The VAMC Dietitians are registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association, obtain a four year degree or higher in nutrition or dietetics. Clinical dietitians are responsible for performing nutrition assessments, documenting nutritional care plans and providing diet education to veterans. Examples of a dietitian’s duties include:

• Instruction on diabetic or weight loss diets

• Information on weight gain for cancer patients

• Education on cholesterol and blood pressure reduction

• Evaluation of medical history and appropriateness of diet or supplements

The outpatient dietitians provide diet education and classes in the following clinics:

· Outpatient Nutrition Clinic (M-F, 8:00-3:00)
· Diabetes Classes, 4-week series (T 1:00-3:00, F 10:00-12:00)
· Diabetes Clinic (M, W, TH morning)
· Weight Control/MOVE Program, 6-week series (W, 2:00-4:00)

If you are interested in meeting with a dietitian or attending one of the above clinics, contact them at 861-3100 ext. 4330.