Nutrition Counseling
Personalized Nutrition for Better Health
Our registered dietitians help you build a healthy relationship with food and your body. We work with you to set realistic goals that fit your daily routine and cultural preferences.
Personalized Care & Individualized Goals
We take time to understand your health history, food preferences, and daily life so your plan actually works for you.
- Comprehensive Health Assessment: Reviewing your eating habits, medical history, and lab results to build your plan.
- Cultural & Lifestyle Fit: Respecting your food choices and honoring traditional foods that fit your culture and budget.
- Clear, Simple Guidance: Easy-to-understand explanations of how good food choices protect your overall health.
Managing Chronic Health Conditions
Food and movement are powerful tools to prevent, manage, or improve long-term health concerns.
- Heart & Blood Sugar Care: Food choices to help manage diabetes, prediabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol.
- Digestive & Metabolic Support: Targeted nutrition guidance for fatty liver disease, digestive disorders, and anemia.
- Balanced Weight Management: Reassuring, evidence-based support for weight loss, healthy weight gain, or nutrient gaps.
Support Every Step of the Way
Healthy changes take time, and you do not have to make them on your own. We offer continuous support to help you stay motivated.
- Regular Follow-Up Visits: Ongoing appointments to monitor your progress and update your plan as your needs change.
- Encouragement Between Sessions: Practical coaching and motivation to help you build lasting, sustainable habits.
- Coordinated Primary Care: Direct collaboration between your registered dietitian and your UCHC primary care doctor.
“Food is a tool for healing, not something to fear. We are here to support your health goals with food choices that fit your culture and lifestyle.”
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Schedule Your Nutrition Counseling Visit Today
- Call Center Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
- Call Center Hours (Saturday): 7:30am – 4:00pm
- Phone: 323-233-3100
Insurance & Payment Options
We provide free insurance enrollment help, sliding fee discounts, and flexible payment plans.
Late Arrival & Cancellation Policy
Running late? Call us as soon as you can. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, we may need to reschedule your visit.
Need to cancel? Let us know at least 72 hours before your appointment when possible. This helps us offer the appointment time to another patient.
Frequently Asked Questions
No! Our registered dietitians honor cultural diversity and respect your traditional food choices. We work with you to incorporate the foods you love into a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
We talk through your medical history, lab results, current eating habits, and personal goals. Together, we create a step-by-step nutrition plan that is clear, realistic, and easy to follow.
Yes, many insurance plans and Medi-Cal cover nutrition counseling, especially for conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. UCHC also offers sliding fee discounts based on household size and income.
Still Have Questions About Nutrition Counseling?
Our team is happy to help with appointments, services, or payment options.