Nutrition Counseling
Nutrition is an essential cornerstone of prevention and therapy for many chronic diseases and conditions. Our nutrition experts will help you develop a sustainable plan of eating to meet your health goals. Common referrals include:
Why choose the SCNC?
A team of seven RDNs with specialized training to help you achieve your goals
- Eating disorders
- Weight-related concerns
- Food allergies and intolerances
- Celiac disease
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Women’s health
- Sports nutrition
- Vegetarian/vegan meal planning
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Cardiovascular disease risk factors
- Diabetes and pre-diabetes
Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are participating providers for:
- Aetna
- Aetna Student Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Tufts Health Plan
- United Healthcare
- Cigna Healthcare
Register for an appointment with one of our experts today.
Individuals Outside the University
We encourage you to check with your insurance company to determine if your health plan includes a nutrition counseling benefit. Register below using our secure communication system, and our Staff Coordinator will contact you to answer any questions you may have and schedule your first appointment.
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BU Students
BU students are eligible for one individual session with an RDN for healthy meal planning at no charge, after completing a nutrition workshop.
Register for Workshop
Students at nutritional risk are eligible for up to three nutrition counseling sessions per academic year (July 1 – June 30) at no charge. Students requiring more than three visits per academic year may continue to work with their SCNC RDN on a fee-for-service basis. Students may be eligible for health insurance coverage for these visits, depending on their healthcare plan. Deductibles, copayments, and/or coinsurance may apply.
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BU Faculty & Staff
The SCNC offers a unique
Nutrition by Design program for faculty and staff as part of BU’s health and wellness program. This program is based on the scientific evidence about nutrition and activity for health promotion, with special consideration for cardiac risk factors (including diabetes, elevated blood pressure or cholesterol) and digestive disorders. Participants are guided through an assessment of their nutrient needs in order to establish realistic and sustainable goals, taking into consideration lifestyle demands and constraints, food restrictions and preferences, and health goals. Skills and strategies for meal planning, dining out, food shopping, and recipe modification are emphasized. This program includes up to four individual sessions with an RDN.
Program Fee for BU Faculty & Staff: $50
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