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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 Los Angeles

Jill Place MA, RD, CCN Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"I treat the whole person . . . WHOLISTICALLY! I'm an internationally recognized Complementary and Alternative (CAM) practictioner who has had great success helping people FEEL GREAT with diet change and supplement ..." See full profile	1309 Montecito Dr Los Angeles, California 90031 (323) 225-9850
Deborah Anne Klein MS, RD Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"Deborah is the world"s first Livitician, a term she coined as an alternative to Dietician. Her mission is to educate others on achieving optimal wellness through balanced eating, intrinsic coaching and exercise. ..." See full profile	8111 Beverly Blvd. Suite 208 Los Angeles, California 90048 (310) 247-0018
Carolyn Katzin MS, CNS Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"My approach is a personalized and proactive one. I explain the "why" about nutrition in a relevant way. Ideally, this includes a body fat test (BIA) " See full profile	12011 San Vicente Blvd. Suite 402 Los Angeles, California 90049 (310) 471-0529
Sarah Mirkin RD Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"For more than 11 years Sarah Mirkin, RD has been working to inspire, motivate and educate people to achieve optimal health through permanent lifestyle changes. Sarah uses a "non-diet" approach. Deprivation diets ..." See full profile	8111 Beverly Blvd. Suite #208 Los Angeles, California 90048 (310) 739-9901
Karen Cohen CN Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"IS YOUR HEALTH OR WEIGHT HOLDING YOU BACK? If you have failed with weight loss programs in the past or unsure if you can make changes because of emotional or behavioral habits let ..." See full profile	Los Angeles, California 90025
Farid Zarif MPH, ND, PhD Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"Dynamic healthcare professional Registered Naturopath, Nutritionist/Dietitian extraordinaire. Radio and TV personality, Food Science, Clinical, and Holistic Nutrition, , Personal Trainer, Exercise and Fitness/Training, Life Coach, Meal Planning (Traditional and Innovative Lifestyles), Herbology/Natural Healing ..." See full profile	Los Angeles, California 90048
Suzanne Malamud RD, CPT Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"My goal is to help people incorporate healthy eating habits and heighten their awareness of the importance of health and nutrition. I find satisfaction in knowing that I helped change someone's life ..." See full profile	Los Angeles, California 90011
Lisa Carr CHHC Nutritionist/Dietitian	send email
"Our certified Holistic Health Counselors and Personal Trainers educate and empower people to make healthy food and lifestyle choices. No one diet works for everyone. Together, we find the best foods that ..." See full profile	Los Angeles, California 90012

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