Medical Nutrition Therapy is one-on-one nutrition counseling provided by a Registered Dietitian (RD).
Counseling can be provided on the following nutrition related topics and diseases:
Weight Management
Eating Disorders
Cerebral Palsy
Cystic Fibrosis
Diabetes – Type 1 and Type 2
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
Pregnancy and Weight Gain
Fod Allergies
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hypoglycemia
Kidney Disease
Cholesterol
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Triglycerides
Spina-bifida
Underweight
High-risk Pregnancy
Colitis
Bariatric Nutrition Counseling (Gastric Bypass and/or Lapband)
Pica
Prematurity
Infant eating problems
and others ( call to find out more)
Medical Nutrition Therapy is a billable service. Knox County Health Department does accept some insurance plans. To find out if your insurance is accepted, call us at (606) 546-3486.
*If you are uninsured or your insurance is not accepted, the fee charged will be on an income-based scale. You will be asked to report your household size and income in this instance.
