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Your diet is linked to your overall health and well-being

Did you know that you can improve your overall health and well-being through a healthy diet? It’s true. Diet plays a critical role in managing various conditions. It can even lessen the severity of certain diseases and chronic conditions.

Top-down view of a healthy spread of fruits and nuts on a table.
Woman standing at a kitchen countertop drinking a glass of water.

Common conditions and diseases that can be managed through diet:

  • Weight management
    • Weight loss
    • Weight Gain
    • Pre or post bariatric surgery
    • Weight loss on GLP-1s
  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease/ High cholesterol/ High blood pressure
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • GI conditions
  • Food allergies

What is a Registered Dietitian?


A registered dietitian is an expert in nutrition and disease who can teach you how to tailor your eating habits to improve your medical condition. A dietitian offers nutrition counseling which may be beneficial for people with the following health concerns: heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, kidney disease, digestive disorders, pregnancy or food allergies/intolerances.

How can I work with a Registered Dietitian?


If you’re interested in nutrition counseling, ask your physician to be referred to our dietitian. The referral should be faxed to centralized scheduling at (860) 585-3743. You should receive a call from Centralized Scheduling (860) 585-3020 to book your first appointment within a week. Feel free to reach out to the Outpatient Nutrition Office directly at (860) 516-7679.

Dietitian advising client with chart of healthy food options.

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15 Riverside Ave
Bristol, CT 06010

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