Nutrition
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Maintaining proper nutrition is a common health challenge affecting older adults. The causes of poor nutrition stem from a variety of factors including an unhealthy diet, difficulty cooking or grocery shopping, decrease in appetite, financial stress or hardship and more. Although there may be nutritional challenges to overcome, the need for nutrient-rich foods and a healthy diet become more of a necessity as we age. Additionally, health professionals agree that individuals dealing with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and hypertension can benefit greatly from proper nutrition, along with the expertise and guidance of registered dietitians.
How We Can Help
Sun Health Wellness is proud to offer the guidance of registered dietitians who can provide nutritional counseling, also known as Medical Nutrition Therapy, to help improve your health. Nutritional counseling includes:
- A review of your eating habits
- Nutritional education to help you succeed at home
- Information on nutrition that is specific for your health condition(s)
- A personalized nutrition plan
Your first visit with one of our registered dietitians will take 60-90 minutes. After the first session, the registered dietitian will schedule follow-up appointments to check on your progress, answer questions and adjust your nutrition goals and treatment plan if necessary.
Insurance Information
Medical Nutrition Therapy, or nutritional consultation, is covered by a variety of insurance plans, including Medicare, for certain conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease. Some plans also provide coverage for nutrition consultations for weight loss or improved health. Check with your insurance provider for specific nutrition coverage details. If your insurance does not cover nutritional counseling for your health issue, Sun Health Wellness offers low out-of-pocket fees for these services.
Meet Our Nutrition Team
Julia Deen
Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator
My most recent position was serving as Health Promotion Dietitian at Luke Air Force Base. My previous experience includes being a health coach with the Diabetes Prevention Program at the Valley of the Sun YMCA.
Sarah Fagus
Nutritionist
Sarah completed her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and Nutrition at Arizona State University and recently completed her Dietetic Internship from Be Well Solutions. Her previous experience includes facilitating the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) at St Vincent de Paul.
Pricing and Services
Whether your mission is to lose weight, manage a health condition or cook healthier meals, we offer a variety of nutrition services for you to choose from. Our expert team of registered dietitians is dedicated to your success and will work with you to reach your goal.
Medical Nutrition Therapy $150 Initial Visit
Diabetes Prevention Program $700 year-long program
Nutrition package (6-Visits) $625
Meal Planning Follow Up (60-minute Visit) $125 per Visit
Follow-up Medical Nutrition Therapy $125 per visit
Diabetes Self Management Education Services (5-Visits) $400
Meal Planning (90-minute Visit) $215 initial Visit
*Pricing is effective September 1, 2024 and subject to change.
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