Nutrition Services

What is a Registered Dietician?

A Registered Dietitian (RD) is a food and nutrition expert who has met the minimum academic and professional requirements to qualify for the credential "RD". The majority of RDs work in the treatment and prevention of disease by administering medical nutrition therapy, and are often part of a medical team. They also work in hospitals, HMOs, private practice, or other healthcare facilities.

A qualified Registered Dietitians is available to meet with you or your family and provide reliable health and nutrition information.

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Medical Nutrition Therapy is an approach to disease management that includes practice guidelines and standards of nutritional care in the following areas, but not limited to:

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
D.A.S.H. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
Nutrition Support (tube feedings/TPN)
Coronary Artery Disease/Hyperlipidemia
High Risk Pregnancy
Diabetes
Renal(kidney) Disease
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Obesity
Cancer
Prevent Program for Pre-Diabetes

Nutrition Check-up for Older Adults

TAKE THE TEST: Nutrition Check-up for Older Adults

Related Links

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Cabinet Peaks Medical Center
Nutrition Services
209 Health Park Drive
Libby, MT 59923
(406)283-7319 or (406)283-7318