Nutrition Consultations

Good nutrition is a critical component of a healthy lifestyle. Our dietitians teach you how to make the best choices for your nutritional needs. We also share our expertise to aid in the treatment of chronic disease or to complement other therapies. Our consultations support a range of needs, including:

• Diabetes 
• Hypertension and high cholesterol
• Kidney disease
• Eating disorders (binge eating, anorexia, bulimia)
• Food allergies and intolerances
• Digestive issues
• Vegetarian diet or plant-based nutrition
• Sports nutrition for athletic performance
• Pregnancy wellness
• Post-bariatric surgery nutrition
• Malnutrition and unintentional weight loss

Our registered dietitian nutritionists offer individual consultations to develop detailed plans based on your needs and goals. You can meet in person or virtually for a consultation. Many health insurance plans cover nutrition consultations. If yours does not, out-of-pocket options are available.  

Call our nutrition office at 919-660-6656 or email Jaunetta Tapp at jaunetta.tapp@duke.edu to schedule a consultation. 

For an additional fee, an optional test can determine your resting metabolic rate using a calorimeter. This gives your dietitian nutritionist an accurate reading of your metabolism. They use it to create your personalized nutritional plan.

The resting metabolic rate test costs $70 for members and $85 for non-members. To learn more about the test or to schedule an appointment, call our nutrition office at 919-660-6656 or Jaunetta Tapp at jaunetta.tapp@duke.edu to schedule a consultation. 

• Jenni L. Biggs, CDCES, RDN/LDN
• Kara Mitchell, CDCES, MS, RDN/LDN

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