Nutrition
Also known as Dietary Counseling
Nutrition Support for Everyday Health
At Lahey Clinic, nutrition services help you make informed food choices that support your health. Whether you are managing a medical condition, recovering from illness or working toward long-term wellness goals, nutrition support is tailored to your needs.
Care focuses on practical guidance, realistic meal planning and education that supports lasting change, without overwhelming rules or one-size-fits-all diets.
Expert Nutrition Care from a Collaborative Team
Nutrition care is provided by a team with experience across many areas of health. Your care team may include these and other specialists:
- Registered dietitians and nutritionists
- Certified diabetes educators and endocrinologists
- Gastroenterologists
- Pharmacists
This team-based approach supports holistic nutrition care that considers your medical history, lifestyle and personal goals.
Make an Appointment
You can request a nutrition appointment directly or through a referral from your primary care provider. Appointments may be available for in-person or virtual visits, depending on your needs.
Nutrition Services and How They Help
Nutrition services support health across many stages of care, from prevention to recovery. Guidance is designed to help you feel confident making food choices that support your body.
Outpatient nutrition counseling focuses on education, behavior change and practical strategies. During an outpatient nutrition visit, you may receive support with:
- Meal planning and grocery strategies
- Managing chronic conditions through nutrition
- Weight concerns and metabolic health
- Digestive health and food tolerance
- Heart-healthy and balanced eating patterns
Support groups, classes and events may also be available.
During a hospital stay, nutrition support helps meet medical and recovery needs. Registered dietitians work with your care team to address dietary needs, preferences and restrictions. Meals and dining are coordinated through dining options.
Healthy eating plays an important role in diabetes self-management. Nutrition care supports blood sugar control, meal timing and sustainable food choices. Diabetes-focused nutrition education is available, as well as additional diabetes management programs.
Nutrition can support strength, healing and energy during cancer treatment and recovery. Personalized guidance helps address side effects, maintain weight and support overall well-being. Care is coordinated with cancer care support and survivorship.
