US Medical Term · procedures
Nutritional Counseling
Consejería nutricional
Also: Asesoramiento nutricional (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Nutritional Counseling |
| Spanish (Español) | Consejería nutricional |
| Chinese (中文) | 營養諮詢 |
| Korean (한국어) | 영양 상담 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Tư vấn dinh dưỡng |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Nutritional counseling |
| Portuguese (Português) | Aconselhamento nutricional |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การให้คำปรึกษาด้านโภชนาการ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 栄養カウンセリング |
What it means
Nutritional counseling is a service provided by a registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) to assess your eating habits, health goals, and medical conditions, and then create a personalized nutrition plan. It is used to manage or prevent conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, kidney disease, eating disorders, and food allergies. Sessions involve reviewing your diet, discussing food choices, setting realistic goals, and providing ongoing support and education. Nutritional counseling may occur in clinics, hospitals, or via telehealth. Multiple sessions are often needed for meaningful dietary change and health improvement.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My doctor referred me to nutritional counseling to help manage my newly diagnosed diabetes.
Mi médico me refirió a consejería nutricional para ayudar a controlar mi diabetes recién diagnosticada.
Is nutritional counseling with a registered dietitian covered under my plan?
¿La consejería nutricional con una dietista registrada está cubierta en mi plan?
I attend nutritional counseling monthly to stay on track with my heart-healthy diet.
Asisto a consejería nutricional mensualmente para mantenerme en el camino correcto con mi dieta saludable para el corazón.
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Last reviewed: September 2026