Nutrition Counseling and Consultations
Nutrition counseling and nutrition consultations both involve working with a Registered Dietitian to support your health through personalized nutrition advice. The main difference lies in the depth and duration of support. Nutrition counseling is an ongoing, in-depth process focused on long-term behavior change and managing a wide range of health needs. In contrast, a nutrition consultation is typically a one-time or short-term session that offers immediate, targeted guidance on specific goals or concerns. Both approaches aim to help you make healthier choices, but counseling provides continued support, while consultations offer quick, focused advice.
Common reasons for meeting with a registered dietitian include: Finding a sustainable weight loss option, blood sugar control, wanting to improve relationship with food, lowering cholesterol, and improving energy among other things.
“These are not like visiting your doctor or other health care provider, rather, in a friendly environment, we’ll get to know more about your history and what you’d like to work on, together we’ll brainstorm strategies that work best for you and your lifestyle, making sure all your questions are answered and you feel confident on next steps.” - OhioHealth Registered Dietitian
You have two options available for one-on-one nutrition support from a Registered Dietitian:
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Nutrition Counseling
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Nutrition Consultations
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Duration
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Short and long-term – unlimited in-network visits are covered at 100%.
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Short-term (maximum 6 sessions)
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Eligibility
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Everyone enrolled in the Health Plan.
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All employees and benefits-enrolled spouses/domestic partners.
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Format
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Virtual or in-person – depends on the provider
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Phone
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Registration
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To find a dietitian, log in to your account at myUHC.com and use the “Find a Provider” tool to search for “dietitian.” Be sure to verify that the provider is in-network before scheduling an appointment.
Need Help? Contact the Health Engagement Nurse Support Line at 614.525.6773.
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Once you register, the dietitian will be in touch via email within 5 business days to schedule your 30 minute session. These are typically held as phone call sessions, but may be adjusted as needed.
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