Programs & Services
Nutrition/Weight Loss
800.991.6668; 732.650.9207; 732.744.5817The dietitians at JFK Medical Center are registered with the American Dietetic Association and work with patients and the general public, providing nutritional education and information. Inpatients can select from a wide variety of meals (and, Kosher, Indian and vegetarian foods are available upon request). All meals are prepared on site and nutritional counseling for patients and their families is provided with a physician order.
Community residents can access nutrition and weight loss services on an outpatient basis with a physician referral. Weight loss classes for the general public are held several times throughout the year.
The Nutrition Center is an affiliate of Solaris Health System.
The Nutrition Center provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to meet your needs throughout the Lifecycle.
Nutrition Services
JFK's Nutrition Center provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to meet a variety of medical and lifestyle needs throughout the lifecycle.
Individual counseling is offered by Registered Dieticians who are members of the American Dietetic Association.
Individual counseling is offered in the following areas:
Cardiovascular Nutrition
Dietary intervention to treat high Cholesterol and high blood pressure, and to promote cardiovascular health.
Weight Management
Provide up-to-date and comprehensive weight management services including nutrition assessment pre-bariatric surgery and supportive counseling following surgery.
Gastrointestinal Nutrition
Promomote optimal nutrition for individuals suffering from common digestive disorders and food allergies.
Women's Nutrition
Providing nutritional advice to meet the unique dietary needs of women from pregnancy through menopause.
Oncology Nutrition
Nutritional counseling for meeting the special needs of individuals undergoing cancer treatment and for cancer survivors who wish to maintain optimal health.
Sports Nutrition
Recreational atheletes and competitive athletes can learn how their diet can boost their athletic performance.
Vegetarian Nutrition
Want to become a vegetarian? Learn how to plan a diet that will meet your nutritional needs.
Family Nutrition
Learning positive eating habits in childhood can promote wellness and prevent childhood obesity.
Geriatric Nutrition
Acute and Chronic conditions can interfere with the food we eat. Good nutrition in mature adults can promote good health, independance and an improved quality of life.
Group Seminars
Group workshops and demonstrations are available on request.
Appointments
Call 732-767-2916 or fax a message to 732-767-2916.
Payment
Insurance is accepted where nutrition services are covered.