Your diet can have a huge impact on your health, but making the right eating choices can be overwhelming. If you're looking to improve your diet, adapt your diet due to chronic diseases (like diabetes or heart disease), or achieve weight loss or athletic goals, the registered dietitians and nutrition specialists at UP Health System can help.

Services

Services/topics include, but are not limited to:

• High Cholesterol
• Hypertension
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Diabetes/Pre-diabetes
• Cancer
• Dysphagia
• Weight Management
• Eating Disorders
• Childhood Nutrition
• Developmental Disorders
• Food Allergies
• Nutrient Deficiencies
• Celiac Disease
• Metabolism analysis
• Sports Nutrition

Some insurance providers cover the cost of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for patients with high cholesterol, high cholesterol, hypertension, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, or obesity. Not all insurance providers cover this service, and some providers require a physician's referral. Always contact your insurance provider for coverage details.

UP Health System - Marquette

A physician's referral is not required to schedule an appointment, though some insurance providers require a physician's referral for insurance coverage. To schedule an appointment, please call 906.449.3460. Our office is open on weekdays from 8 am - 4:30 pm.

PHYSICIAN REFERRAL FORM

UP Health System - Portage

A physician's referral is not required to schedule an appointment, though some insurance providers require a physician's referral for insurance coverage. To schedule an appointment, please call 906.483.1148. Our office is open on weekdays from 8 am - 4 pm. 

Frequently Asked Questions

• How can a registered dietitian help me?

  A registered dietitian is trained in the field of nutrition and is kept up to date through continuing education. A registered dietitian can provide teaching on a variety of topics. Topics include, but are not limited to, diabetes and diet, lowering cholesterol, weight management, digestive diseases and diet and disordered eating.

• How do I set up an appointment?

  Please contact the office directly to schedule an appointment. You do not need a physician's referral to schedule an appointment, although certain insurance providers may require a physician's referral prior to meeting with a registered dietitian. Contact your insurance provider for coverage details relating to this service.

• Does insurance cover the cost of medical nutrition therapy?

  Some insurance providers cover the cost of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for patients with high cholesterol, high cholesterol, hypertension, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, or obesity. Not all insurance providers cover this service, and some providers require a physician's referral. Always contact your insurance provider for coverage details.

• What should I bring to my appointment?

  Every patient has different needs when it comes to medical nutrition therapy. Generally, we recommend that you keep a food diary for 1-3 days and bring this with you to your appointment. A food diary should contain the times you eat, what you eat, and the amounts. The diary will help the dietitian determine the best meal plan for you. You may also want to bring any family members who help with shopping or cooking along.

• Will I have to come see the Registered Dietitian more than once?

  Follow-up appointments are set up on an as-needed basis. Some patients require many visits to help with diet changes, others feel confident after one visit. It depends on each individual and the type of diet being taught.