Nutritional Therapy

Nutrition is an important part of your health and well-being. There are several medical conditions and diseases which can be improved with a healthy diet. A Registered Dietitian is trained as a food and nutrition expert to provide medical nutrition therapy to help you improve your health while working with your Medical Practitioner to meet your individual needs. Myrtue Medical Center is lucky enough to have an in-house licensed dietitian who is available to meet with patients.

Julie Klein, RD, LD

Phone: 712.755.4318

Services provided:

• Nutritional Assessments for inpatients, skilled care patients, and others as requested by Medical Practitioner
• Nutritional Therapy for patients in the hospital and outpatients on a variety of diseases and conditions.
• Nutritional Education through other programs at Myrtue and in the community such as; Diabetic Classes, support groups and Wellness Fairs.

Scheduling:

There is a fee for our Medical Nutrition Therapy and it may be covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and some private insurances based on diagnosis. Feel free to contact your insurance provider regarding coverage if you have specific questions about your plans coverage or

Please contact your primary care physician to get a referral to Myrtue’s Dietitian for Medical Nutrition Therapy, or you may contact Julie at 712.755.4318 with any questions or concerns.

Dietary Recommendations:

• 2 Gram Sodium Diet
• Altered Consistency Diet
• Bland Diet
• Bland for GERD
• Bland for Peptic Ulcer
• Caffeine
• Cancer Prevention
• Coumadin Vitamin K
• Diabetic Diet
• Eating for a Healthier Weight
• Foot Care for Diabetics
• Glycemic Index and Diabetes
• High calorie eat more
• High Fiber
• Hypoglycemia
• Kids Eating for a Healthier Weight
• Liquid – Clear Full
• Low Fat
• Low Purine Diet – Gout
• Low Residue, Low Fiber
• Low Sodium
• No Added Salt 3-4 gram
• Osteoporosis HO
• Oxalate
• Protein and Electrolyte Controlled Diet
• Regular – Healthy eating
• The Heart Smart Way of Life
• Tyramine Restricted Diet