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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 Austin

Adrien Paczosa RD, LD Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"Diet and exercise are becoming increasingly important in our daily lives. I have found that family, work, and other commitments make it difficult for many people to give health and nutrition the ..." See full profile	2000 Kinney Austin, Texas 78704 (512) 547-9274
Charlotte Skiles MS, NC Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"Utilizing whole foods, herbs, and lifestyle changes, I have devoted my career to guiding others to their own individual sense of wellness. My combination of personal experience, formal education, and commitment to ..." See full profile	11782 Jollyville Road Suite 216 Austin, Texas 78759 (512) 219-4049
Amy Culp RD, CSSD, LD Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"I consider myself a food coach - not the diet police! As a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, I am thrilled to help athletes improve performance and have more energy through ..." See full profile	13740 Research Blvd. Suite U4 Austin, Texas 78750 (512) 517-7624

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