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What is nutrition counseling?
What is a registered dietitian/licensed nutritionist?
What are the educational and professional requirements for a registered dietitian?
How are the nutrition counseling services rendered?
How long are the nutrition counseling sessions?
Can I pick a particular nutritionist?
Does insurance cover nutrition counseling?
How do I pay for my nutrition counseling?
How do I schedule an appointment?
How can my company contract with Personalized Nutrition, Inc. for dedicated, personalized nutrition services?


What is nutrition counseling?
Our registered dietitians/licensed nutritionists will help you increase your knowledge of nutrition and help you develop a nutrition plan for disease management, disease prevention, and overall good health. Your nutritionist will provide you with reliable, objective nutrition information. Your nutritionist will translate the latest scientific findings into an easy-to-understand, realistic, and structured eating plan.

What is a registered dietitian/licensed nutritionist?
A registered dietitian (RD) is a food and nutrition expert who has met academic and professional requirements to qualify for the credential “RD.” In addition to RD credentialing, North Carolina requires all dietitians to be licensed nutritionists.

All of the nutritionist at Personalized Nutrition, Inc. are registered dietitians and licensed nutritionists.

A registered dietitian/licensed nutritionist is recognized as the most valuable source of good nutrition advice. Registered dietitians provide reliable, up-to-date food and nutrition information. RDs know the science of nutrition and have the education to back it up.

What are the educational and professional requirements for a registered dietitian?
Registered dietitians must meet the following criteria to earn the RD credential:

  • Receive a bachelor’s degree in nutrition.
  • Complete a one-year supervised practice program.
  • Pass a national examination.
  • Complete continuing professional educational requirements to maintain registration.
How are the nutrition counseling services rendered?
Our offices are conveniently located at:
307 South Salem Street, Suite 302, Apex, NC 27502
(click here for a map to our office).

2801 Lake Boone Trail - Educational Suite, Raleigh, NC 27607
(click here for a map to our office).

How long are the nutrition counseling sessions?
The initial nutrition counseling appointment is 50-60minutes. Follow up appointments are 20-30 minutes.

Can I pick a particular nutritionist?
Yes, visit our Get to Know our Nutritionists page and read our biographies. Select a nutritionist that best meets your needs.

Does insurance cover nutrition counseling?
Insurance may cover the cost of nutrition counseling for diagnosis such as diabetes and high cholesterol. Contact your insurance company to determine if nutrition counseling is a covered benefit. Often times, proof of medical necessity is required. At this time, we accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (only selected plans offer insurance reimbursement), Wellpath, Aetna, and Medicare (at this time, only Diabetes is a covered diagnosis).

How do I pay for my nutrition counseling?
You may pay by cash, check, credit card, money order or Paypal..

How do I schedule an appointment?
Simply call our office at (919) 367-0677 or contact us to schedule your appointment. We will contact you within one business day.

How can my company contract with Personalized Nutrition, Inc. for dedicated, personalized nutrition services?
Contact us today if you want your employer to contract with Personalized Nutrition, Inc. Ask your employer for the finest nutrition services today!

 


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