The mission of our Clinical Nutrition Department is to advance the health of the communities we serve through exceptional nutrition care enhanced by innovation and discovery and teach the next generation of health care professionals.
Our registered dietitians, nutritionists and dietetic technicians work with several programs. This allows them to specialize and focus on the unique dietary needs for a particular condition or group of related conditions.
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Nutrition
- Bariatric Nutrition
- Internal Medicine and Weight Management Nutrition
- Cystic Fibrosis Nutrition
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Nutrition
- Solid Organ Transplant Nutrition
- Cancer Center Nutrition
- Sports Medicine Nutrition
- Inpatient Clinical Nutrition
Gastrointestinal (GI) Nutrition
Our Gastroenterology/Hepatology Program is staffed by specialists with expertise in digestive disorders that range from the daily discomfort of heartburn to life-threatening illnesses such as colon or liver cancer. The dietitian is a key member of the multidisciplinary team in the treatment of your digestive disorder.
The dietitian offers services that include basic nutrition counseling and education for:
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Celiac disease
- Specialized GI diets
- Support with enteral nutrition and total parenteral nutrition (feeding tubes and intravenous feeding)
Bariatric Nutrition
Our Bariatric Surgery Program has been designated an ACS-MBSA QIP Comprehensive Center by the American College of Surgeons, the highest accreditation level available to bariatric surgery facilities. Safe weight loss through surgery requires a strong commitment from the patient and the team of medical experts providing care.
Bariatric dietitians have certificates and training in adult weight management from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. They provide nutrition education prior to surgery, weight-loss counseling and post-operative education and counseling. Our program also offers a selection of registered dietitian-approved recipes for you to enjoy.
The dietitian can also offer nutrition counseling or nutrition support if you have:
- Gastrectomy or partial gastrectomy
- Esophageal disconnect
- Nissen fundoplication
- Rapid ororectal transit time
Internal Medicine and Weight Management Nutrition
Internal medicine physicians refer to the registered dietitians in this clinic as a component of comprehensive medical care with a focus on the prevention and treatment of adult diseases.
The dietitians in internal medicine see patients for:
- Basic nutrition counseling
- Weight management
- Lipid management
- Food intolerances
- Food allergies
- Kidney disease
- Senior nutrition
- Eating disorders
- Nutrition support
The dietitians, certified in adult weight management, are key providers in the metabolic syndrome program.
Cystic Fibrosis Nutrition
Our Cystic Fibrosis Program is the only adult program in southeastern Wisconsin accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The multidisciplinary team partners with our patients to help you improve your quality of life and offer care that fits your needs.
The dietitian works to optimize nutrition which is directly correlated to lung function, offering:
- Nutrition assessments and counseling
- Vitamin and mineral assessments
- Weight management
- Enzyme therapy management
- Nutrition support
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Nutrition
The ALS Clinic is a designated Center of Excellence by the ALS Association. The dedicated multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive care and partners with you to maintain a better quality of life. The dietitian offers support to optimize nutrition with:
- Basic nutrition counseling
- Nutrition assessment
- Weight management
- Meal planning
- Nutrition support
Solid Organ Transplant Nutrition
Our Transplant Center team is composed of physicians, coordinators, social workers, dietitians and other health care professionals dedicated to helping patients and their families handle the challenges associated with transplantation. Sound nutrition is essential to a transplant patient’s health. As part of the solid organ transplant program, you will be referred to the dietitian when nutrition services are needed.
Transplant registered dietitians are available to support you with:
- Basic nutrition counseling
- Education
- Weight management
- Lipid management
- Pre-evaluation teaching
- Vitamin and mineral assessment
- Nutrition-related medication management
Cancer Center Nutrition
The Froedtert & MCW Clinical Cancer Center offers comprehensive care for people with cancer. Our registered dietitians include board-certified specialists in oncology nutrition (CSO). A dietitian is available to review your dietary needs at all five Cancer Network locations.
The dietitians offer nutrition advice and help you cope with weight fluctuations, taste changes, loss of appetite or other eating issues that may result from cancer treatment. They also provide nutrition counseling for survivors after treatment.
Sports Medicine Nutrition
We help athletes of all levels (age 12 and up) improve their athletic skills, learn techniques for preventing injury and, ultimately, reach their optimal athletic performance.
The program’s board-certified sports dietitian (CSSD) offers a variety of packages to address performance nutrition. Topics may include:
- Weight gain
- Weight loss
- Race-day nutrition
- Game-day nutrition
- Meal planning
- Portion control
- Travel nutrition
We offer options that include grocery store tours and home visits. We can also customize a package to meet your specific needs. Learn more about nutrition packages.
Inpatient Clinical Nutrition
Compromised nutrition in a hospital setting can lead to slow healing and recovery and may extend hospital stays. Our clinical dietitians and dietetic technicians monitor, assess and optimize your nutrition status based on your current medical condition and nutrition adequacy. They utilize specialized assessments such as measurement of resting energy expenditure (metabolic rate) and body composition. They confer with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate a plan for your nutrition with recommendations for tube and intravenous feedings and/or dietary supplements.
Clinical dietitians and dietetic technicians support you in the effort to make nutritionally sound food choices to speed the recovery process, prevent disease and maintain a healthy lifestyle. If you require home nutrition support, we facilitate the transition from hospital to home.
