Nutritional Counseling

Why is optimal nutrition intake so important?

The food you eat feeds your internal organs and drives their proper function. Nutrition also directly affects the health of your hair, skin, bones, and cells of every organ system in your body. Nutritious foods contain vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, and antioxidants that boost your body’s function.

What you eat directly affects your weight and your health status. The right diet can promote a disease-free life and ensure quality energy.

What is nutrition counseling?

The team at Kenilworth Primary Care begins guiding your nutrition at your annual physical. They focus on healthy eating and getting more physical activity to help steer patients toward healthier living.

They also offer nutrition counseling to help optimize your diet and boost your health. They may request you keep a food log to see what you’re eating now and where you can make changes to improve your health. They also evaluate your symptoms and can run blood work and other tests to determine where you may be deficient in certain nutrients and how these deficiencies affect your well-being.

When making recommendations, the Kenilworth Primary Care team considers any chronic conditions you have as well as your schedule and personal preferences.

What types of health concerns can be addressed with nutritional counseling?

Through nutritional counseling, you’re able to learn what foods and supplements support better body function, immunity, and energy. The team can help you if you suspect you have food sensitivities by identifying symptoms associated with these intolerances and teaching you how to avoid the offending foods.

Other issues that nutrition counseling can address include:

• Weight issues
• High cholesterol
• Cardiovascular disease

The team at Kenilworth Primary Care helps you achieve your health goals through nutrition rather than relying solely on medications. When appropriate, Dr. Jeereddy may recommend taking supplements to further enhance your sense of well-being.

To learn how you can benefit from nutrition counseling, call Kenilworth Primary Care or request an appointment online today.