Nutrition Counseling

It’s no secret that healthy eating and proper nutrition can have a big effect on your health. But it’s not always easy to follow a healthy diet. That’s where nutrition counseling at North Kansas City Hospital can help.

When you use our nutrition counseling services, you get the support of a dedicated nutritionist, who is a registered dietitian. Your nutritionist talks with you about your goals and challenges. Together, we develop a healthy food plan that works for you and your lifestyle.

You gain confidence along the way as you learn about food, while getting stronger and healthier in the process.

Who Benefits From Nutrition Counseling?  

Nutrition counseling can help your entire well-being. You may see extra benefits if you have another condition, such as:

• Celiac disease
• High cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Digestive disorders, such as gastroparesis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)
• Food allergies
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Kidney disease
• Obesity
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Stroke

Nutrition Services We Offer

You can expect one-on-one nutrition counseling services at NKCH. Registered dietitians help you:

• Set nutrition and lifestyle goals
• Develop a healthy food plan, which can include:
• Childhood nutrition
• FODMAP counseling (stands for fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols, which are carbohydrates)
• Intuitive eating counseling
• Learn about nutrition, portion control, food preparation, grocery shopping and more
• Manage weight, if needed
• Understand and follow a diet your doctor prescribes

We offer three types of counseling sessions:

• Initial full counseling session (60 minutes) to assess your health status and needs
• Follow-up counseling sessions (15-30 minutes)
• Group classes (60 minutes)

Insurance Coverage for Nutrition Counseling

You should contact your health insurance provider before your first nutrition counseling appointment. Make sure your plan covers the costs of nutrition counseling. Some insurance plans cover multiple nutrition visits, while others do not. You also may qualify for financial assistance at NKCH.

Medicare Coverage

Medicare Part B only pays for nutrition counseling for people with a doctor’s referral who have either:

• Diabetes
• Kidney disease
• A kidney transplant within the past three years

See a Registered Dietitian

Nutrition counseling requires a physician diagnosis and referral. Doctors can make referrals through North Kansas City Hospital's Scheduling Office at 816.691.5267.