Outpatient Clinical Nutrition Services

Our dietitians and exercise physiologist can help you develop personalized goals to manage your weight, eat healthy and reduce your risk for chronic diseases. 

Registered Dietitians are nutrition experts that can help you achieve your health and wellness goals in a sustainable way. Our Registered Dietitians have experience with:

• Healthy Eating
• Weight Management
• Performance Nutrition
• Body Composition
• Pregnancy
• Diabetes and Prediabetes
• Cardiovascular Disease, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol
• Gastrointestinal (GI) Issues
• Cancer
• Renal and Hepatic Disease

Exercise Physiologists analyze a patient's medical history to determine the best possible exercise and fitness regimen to help patients recover from chronic disease and improve cardiovascular function, body composition, and flexibility. Our Exercise Physiologist has experience in:

• Body Composition
• Function Movement Screening
• Aerobic and Strength Assessments
• Individual and Group Training

If you have any of these concerns, please make an appointment with Outpatient Clinical Nutrition Services. 

Educational Classes and Workshops:

Fit for Performance

• When: Every 2^nd and 4^th Wednesday, 1330-1430
• Where: Virtual Care Manager
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Designed to provide participants with nutrition, exercise, and behavior modification techniques maintain a healthy body weight and percent body fat.
• Mandatory for Army enrolled in ABCP.
• Attendance is open to all DoD beneficiaries.
• Contact the Outpatient Nutrition Clinic at 301.295.4065 to reserve a spot.

Bariatric Surgery & Nutrition Therapy
A dedicated Registered Dietitian is available in the General Surgery Clinic for Bariatric Surgery patients (pre-op and post-op). Please call 301.400.2189 to schedule a visit with the Bariatric RD. The RD provides nutrition therapy via:

• Individual patient visits
• Pre-operative support groups held every 2^nd and 4^th Friday
• Post-operative support groups held every 2^nd and 4^th Friday

Pre-operative Bariatric Patients seeking Exercise Physiology Services may attend a twice-monthly class. Call (301) 295-4065 to register!
 
Bariatric Exercise Therapy Group Class

• When: Every 4^th Friday, 1200-1300
• Where: Virtual Care Manager
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Discuss pre- and post-operative nutrition to ensure safe and effective weight loss.
• Mandatory for those interested in bariatric surgery.
• Civilians enrolled in the Bariatric Program are welcome to attend for support with weight loss.

Diabetes Group Class

• When: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1330-1430
• Where: Virtual Case Manager
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Eligibility: Offer class first to those newly diagnosed with Type II Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes, or have not been seen by a dietitian more than 12 months.
• About: Learn about the Carbohydrate Controlled Diet and how to manage diabetes with nutrition.

Helpful Links:

• Building Balanced Meals: www.choosemyplate.gov
• USDA Nutrition Resources: www.nutrition.gov
• Fit Strong MilSuite Video: www.milsuite.mil/video/watch/newvideo/5168

Patients are highly encouraged to schedule follow-up appointments with dietitians after attending any group session. For questions, call Outpatient Clinical Nutrition Services.