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Nutrition and Diet Therapy Overview

Nutrition and diet therapies educate people about the connection between food and health. Nutritionists and dietitians promote good eating habits to help prevent disease and to treat preexisting conditions. Proper nutrition also helps regulate behavior, increase energy and boost mood.

In therapy, nutritionists work with a patient's unique biological makeup to plan a diet regimen that will facilitate her return to optimal health. They may educate those with high blood pressure about restricting salt intake, encourage diabetics to take vitamin E supplements to prevent complications and help restore low serotonin levels in alcoholics and patients suffering from drug addiction.

Though many of us are aware that a healthy diet can prevent disease, not enough of us know about the healing power of food. With the right vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and amino acids, people can begin to fight all sorts of conditions from cancer to drug abuse.

For example, vitamin C can be used to help relieve the withdrawal symptoms that drug addicts suffer. And the amino acid tyrosine can be used to treat cocaine addiction. Other foods can provide a boost in daily functioning: oatmeal helps enhance memory, blueberries can heighten motor skills and salmon can improve cognition.

Nutrition and Diet Therapists in Washington

Karen S Vartan RD, MEd Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"I provide individual and group nutrition counseling. We can meet in my office, your home or your favorite grocery store; by yourself or with your family. I am highly experienced in medical ..." See full profile	810 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, District of Columbia 20420 (202) 461-6066
Cheryl Mirabella-Caldwell MA, HHC Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"My nutritional coaching approach focuses on guiding my clients to a healthier lifestyle by utilizing whole foods, eating for balance and energy ,and healthy weight management. I assist my clients in looking ..." See full profile	Washington, District of Columbia 20002
Jennifer Howe CHHC, AADP Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"Mindful Eating. Balanced Living. Guilt-Free Self Care. I offer holistic health counseling designed to help you find the best foods for your body, develop sound eating habits, and bring balance to your lifestyle. ..." See full profile	Washington, District of Columbia 20005

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