Nutrition Counseling and Education services include topics on healthy meal preparation and connecting the individual with grocery budget resources. Nutrition counseling and education will be provided by Certified Dietitians/Nutritionists, who will assess a member's nutrition needs based on age, activity level, and specific circumstances resulting from medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, food allergies, and obesity. The 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 change,s and plan menus and direct the preparation of food to meet dietary needs. Nutrition counseling and education included 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