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Our nutrition experts work closely with you and your care team to help make sure you’re getting the nutrition you need to get and stay as healthy as possible. Our nutrition experts work

closely with you and your care team to help make sure you’re getting the nutrition you need to get and stay as healthy as possible. CONTACT INFORMATION HOURS * Mon. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. *

Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * Wed. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * Thu. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. * Sat. Closed * Sun. Closed NUTRITION, FOOD, AND DIETARY CARE

901-523-8990x 7337 APPOINTMENTS Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first. PHONE

901-523-8990 REFERRAL REQUIRED? Yes WALK-INS ACCEPTED? Yes Nutrition and Food The Nutrition and Food Service Department maintains a progressive program for both preventive care and for

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT). Administrative nutrition staff, registered dietitians, and dietetic technicians are dedicated to providing QUALITY NUTRITION CARE, FOOD SERVICE, AND

EDUCATION TO OUR VETERANS, STAFF, AND STUDENTS. We operate in various settings - during hospitalization, in the outpatient clinic setting, and through research protocols and special

programs. Services Offered Nutrition and Food Service takes pride in the meals we serve. Our goal is to serve you HEALTHY, QUALITY AND SATISFYING MEALS. Good nutrition is key to good health.

INTRODUCING MEALS “YOUR” WAY Nutrition and Food Services is committed to providing a variety of healthy meal choices that have been created within your prescribed dietary requirements. We

are pleased to offer you our new Select Menu Program, which allows you to select the meals you would like to receive. Your Nutrition Host/Hostess will coordinate your meal selections with

you daily, based on your food preference and dietary restrictions. It is our goal to serve you healthy and nutritious meals that you enjoy and make you feel at home! CLINICAL NUTRITION

(INPATIENT SERVICES AND EDUCATION) The Clinical Nutrition Team (Registered Dietetic Technician and Registered Dietitian Nutritionists) screen and/or assess all Veterans admitted to the

medical facility. Assessment, using the nutrition care process and physical exam, includes but is not limited to: medical and social history, dietary history and intake, height, weight

history, protein and iron status, blood glucose, and cholesterol level. You will be visited by a member of our Clinical Nutrition Team during meal rounds to monitor your food intake and meal

satisfaction. Nutrition education is provided for all dietary restrictions. For more information regarding the education, contact ension 6555 OR 7337 Monday-Friday. OUTPATIENT INDIVIDUAL

AND GROUP NUTRITION COUNSELING SERVICES Outpatient nutritional services are provided to Veterans at the Memphis VA Medical Center (and surrounding CBOCS) in a variety of care settings

including primary care clinics, home based primary care, and spinal cord injury. The following nutrition education programs and services are available for you: INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING SERVICES

Educational services are provided for general health, pre-diabetes, diabetes, cardiac care, renal disease, cancer education, women’s health, and weight loss. Classes are provided at Memphis

VAMC, surrounding CBOCS, and via telehealth. To make an appointment contact ension 7337. HEALTHY TEACHING KITCHEN Hands-on education in a kitchen setting is offered for general health,

diabetes, renal/kidney disease, and anti-inflammatory diets. To make an appointment contact Sara Zellers at ension 1167. MOVE! A 16-week health and weight reduction program that encourages

and educates on healthy eating and physical activity in a group setting. You may self-schedule by calling: select option #3, then option #3 again. OR contact Michelle Cunningham ension 6555

or 7337) DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION CLASS An informational class to help with managing your diabetes if you are newly diagnosed with diabetes or if you need a refresher on diabetes

management. This class is offered at the Memphis VAMC and at all CBOCS. Contact Millicent Meeks ension 5718 or 7337) for an appointment.   Nutrition and Food Service values your input. It is

our pleasure to serve you.