Medical Nutrition Therapy
Your diet can have a huge impact on your health, but making the right eating choices can be overwhelming. If you're looking to improve your diet, adapt your diet due to chronic diseases (like diabetes or heart disease), or achieve weight loss or athletic goals, the registered dietitians and nutrition specialists at UP Health System can help.
Services
Services/topics include, but are not limited to:
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes/Pre-diabetes
- Cancer
- Dysphagia
- Weight Management
- Eating Disorders
- Childhood Nutrition
- Developmental Disorders
- Food Allergies
- Nutrient Deficiencies
- Celiac Disease
- Metabolism analysis
- Sports Nutrition
Some insurance providers cover the cost of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for patients with high cholesterol, high cholesterol, hypertension, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, or obesity. Not all insurance providers cover this service, and some providers require a physician's referral. Always contact your insurance provider for coverage details.
UP Health System - Marquette
A physician's referral is not required to schedule an appointment, though some insurance providers require a physician's referral for insurance coverage. To schedule an appointment, please call 906.449.3460. Our office is open on weekdays from 8 am - 4:30 pm.
UP Health System - Portage
A physician's referral is not required to schedule an appointment, though some insurance providers require a physician's referral for insurance coverage. To schedule an appointment, please call 906.483.1148. Our office is open on weekdays from 8 am - 4 pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can a registered dietitian help me?
- How do I set up an appointment?
- Does insurance cover the cost of medical nutrition therapy?
- What should I bring to my appointment?
- Will I have to come see the Registered Dietitian more than once?