Nutrition Program

Clinical Nutrition Services

Registered Dietitians (RD's) are experts in the area of nutrition and counselling. They are trained to provide individualized, evidence-based nutrition therapy to clients. The long term goals are to optimize nutrition status, improve health, increase longevity and enhance enjoyment of life. 

Dietitians at Maple are essential members of the Primary Health Care Team. In collaboration with clients, caregivers and healthcare providers, they play an important role in promoting health, preventing disease and managing both acute and chronic diseases where nutrition is a key factor.  Clients may be seen individually, in a group setting or a combination of both.

Strategies to manage nutrition related problems are discussed and tailored to meet each person's individualized needs. 

Individual Counselling:

 Examples of types of referrals to the Dietitians for individual assessment and counselling include:

•     Gastrointestinal Disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Lactose Intolerance, etc...
•     High Cholesterol
•     High Blood Pressure
•     Osteoporosis
•     Hypoglycemia
•     Obesity (**see note below)
•     Pre/Postnatal Nutrition
•     Food Allergies and Sensitivities
•     General Nutrition

** Note: Patients referred for obesity may be required to attend a one-time group program prior to an individual counselling visit.   

Group Programs:

The Dietitians facilitate several group programs.  Below is a list of some of the group programs that may be offered.  At this time, group classes are offered virtually.

•     Bone Health: Keeping Your Bones Strong
•     Brain Health: Feeding Your Mind
•     Healthy Eating on a Budget
•     Healthy Weights, Healthy Habits
•     Heart Smart Series:

                 -  Heart Disease & Mediterranean Eating
                 -  Managing Cholesterol 
                 -  Managing High Blood Pressure
               

•     Mediterranean Eating
•     Mindful Eating
•     Prediabetes

Full descriptions of the groups can be found by clicking the program names at the top of this page.