Nutrition counseling and education services includes topics on healthy meal preparation and connecting the individual with grocery budget resources. Nutrition counseling and education will be provided by Certified Dietitian / Nutritionists, who will assess a Member's nutrition needs based on age, activity level, and special circumstances resulting from medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, food allergies, and obesity. This assessment will help plan for and direct the provision of food appropriate for physical and dietary needs, provide tailored nutrition counseling, such as advice on dietary changes, and plan menus and direct the preparation of food to meet dietary needs. Nutritional Counseling and Education include individual or group:
- Assessment of nutritional needs and food patterns;
- Planning for and directing the provision of food appropriate for physical and nutritional needs;
- Nutrition Counseling; and
- Meal preparation and grocery shopping education.