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Nutrition Counseling Services

Healthier Eating for a Healthier Lifestyle
Proper nutrition is an important component of overall good health. The Orange County Health Department offers nutrition counseling (Medical Nutrition Therapy) to help you prevent or manage certain medical conditions. Meet with the Registered Dietitian to develop a personalized plan to help you prevent or better manage medical conditions or simply to improve the way you feel.

Availability of Services
Medical Nutrition Therapy (or MNT) is available to all Orange County residents and Orange County Government employees (and their immediate family members). Fees are charged on a sliding scale ($15 minimum fee) and may be covered by insurance. The health department currently accepts BCBSNC, Cigna, Medicare and Medicaid, other insurances may also cover MNT.  Please check with your insurance provider prior to scheduling the MNT appointment. Services are provided in our Hillsborough and Chapel Hill clinics.

Medical Nutrition Therapy is available for many issues including:

Weight Management Cholesterol Diabetes High Blood Pressure High Risk Pregnancy Feeding Issues in Children

Program Flyer and Fact Sheets

• Orange County MNT Services Flyer - English
• Orange County MNT Services Flyer - Spanish
• About Medical Nutrition Therapy and Registered Dietitians
• Top Ten Rasons to Consult a Registered Dietitian

 

Making a Nutrition Referral
Medical providers who want to make a referral should complete and fax the form below.

• Referral Form and Instructions
• Chapel Hill Fax: 919-968-2013 
• Hillsborough Fax: 919-644-3312

Orange County Diabetes Self-Management Education Program

We offer Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) to help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their disease and prevent complications. Visit the DSME page to learn more about the program and how to join.

Additional Resources

The health department collaborates with local orginizations, community groups, and healthcare providers to provide nutrition-related programs, classes, and also to serve on coalitions and task forces related to nutrition, wellness and chronic disease. 

• National Nutrition Month
• Diabetes Prevention and Control
• Orange County Cooperative Extension
• Healthy Carolinians of Orange County
• Diabetes Resources
• Eat Smart Move More
• Additional Nutrition Resources

For More Information Contact:

Renée Kemske, MPH, RD, LDN

Registered Dietitian/Nutrition Program Manager

rkemske@co.orange.nc.us

919-968-2022, ext 309 (Chapel Hill)
919-245-2380 (Hillsborough)

Fax: 919-968-2013 (Chapel Hill) or 919-644-3312 (Hillsborough)