Chronic Disease Management

Chronic disease is the leading cause of death and disability in North America. Poor nutrition is one of the key lifestyle factors that increases your risk of developing a chronic disease. Nutrition is also an important treatment for the management of many chronic illnesses. The registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) at Cee Nutrition, we specialize in chronic disease management. They create personalized nutrition plans and conseling specific to your health needs and goals. To schedule a consultation, call the office or book an appointment online today

What is a chronic disease?

A chronic disease is a health condition that lasts a year or more and requires ongoing medical monitoring, limits the ability to manage daily activities, or both. 

Millions of Americans have one or more chronic health conditions. Some of the most common chronic diseases include:

• Heart disease
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Stroke
• Chronic kidney disease
• Chronic lung disease
• Cancer
• Arthritis
• Alzheimer’s disease

Though genetics plays a role in your risk of developing a chronic health issue, your lifestyle matters too. The causes of many of the most common chronic diseases are risky lifestyle behaviours like smoking, lack of physical activity, and poor nutrition. 

What is chronic disease management?

Many people with a chronic health condition struggle to manage their disease and their symptoms. Over time, their condition worsens and leads to other health problems that affect their quality of life.

Chronic disease management is an integrated approach to helping those with a chronic disease gain better control over their disease and their health. It includes health screenings, regular check-ups, education, and referrals to specialists like the registered dietitian Cee Nutrition.

How does nutrition help with chronic disease management?

What you eat affects your health. Treatment for many chronic diseases includes making changes to your diet. The food and nutrition experts at Nutrition & Health Center specialize in medical nutrition therapy.

They understand how food affects health and your specific disease. They provide personalized nutrition care plans specific to your needs to help you gain control over your disease, improve your symptoms, and elevate your health. 

Your RDN may design a carb-controlled diet to help you manage your diabetes or teach you how to make a few changes to your usual eating habits to improve blood pressure or lower your cholesterol. 

When designing your nutrition care plan, the experts at Cee Nutrition also take into consideration your personal food preferences and lifestyle, as well as any food sensitivities you may have. 

What can I expect during a chronic disease nutrition consultation?

When you visit Cee Nutrition for a nutrition consultation to help you manage your chronic disease, you can expect comprehensive and compassionate care. The professionals offer more than just nutrition counseling.

The full-service nutrition practice uses advanced technology to measure your body composition and metabolic rate (calories you burn each day). The practice also uses the Nutritionist Pro™ for nutrient analysis that helps the providers create objective and effective nutritional recommendations. 

Making changes to how you eat isn't easy. Cee Nutrition schedules regular follow-up appointments to monitor your progress, keep you motivated, and provide the tools you need to improve your health and symptoms

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