Isabelle is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and Board Certified in Renal Nutrition. With an extensive background in clinical nutrition and counseling she successfully helps her clients achieve their nutritional goals. Isabelle works closely with her patients to provide evidenced-based medical nutrition therapy for weight management, hypertension,diabetes, cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease.
Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators Member of the Florida Dietetic Association Member of SouthWest Florida Dietetic Association Member of the National Lipid Association
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a therapeutic approach to treating medical conditions and their associated symptoms via the use of a specifically tailored diet devised and monitored by a registered dietitian. It is a supportive process to set priorities, establish goals, and create individualized action plans which acknowledge and foster responsibility for self-care.
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formely the American Dietetic Association or ADA). A registered Dietitian Nutritionist has completed an undergraduate program in nutrition and also clinical internship program. The registered Dietitian must pass a national exam administered by the Academy and must also maintain their registered status through continuing education and advanced degrees/certifications for areas of specialization.
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