Making smart food choices is important whether you have a specific medical condition or are working on living a healthier lifestyle. Nutrition Therapy at SCMC takes an individualized approach to assist with the following conditions:

• Adult weight problems – obesity, eating disorders
• Childhood weight problems – excessive weight gain or failure to gain adequate weight
• Diabetes
• Pregnancy and related complications – gestational diabetes, breast feeding support
• Food allergies – including gluten and lactose
• Cardiovascular disorders – high blood pressure, congestive heart disease, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, coronary artery disease
• Cancer, chemotherapy, and radiation related complications
• Gastrointestinal disorders – including reflux, ulcers, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome
• Kidney disease
• Other disorders and conditions

Nutrition therapy is available with or without a referral from your physician.

Renew Weight Management Program

SCMC offers a 3-month interactive program to anybody interested in weight loss, weight maintenance, or simply learning about a healthy lifestyle. This includes eight 1.5 hour group sessions held in the multi-purpose room at SCMC. Program benefits include:

• Individualized meal plan developed by registered dietitian
• Health Journal
• Exercise demonstrations for all activity levels
• The latest science-based nutrition information
• Recommendations on using technology for weight management
• Samples of easy-to-make healthy recipes
• And more!

For more information contact Alyssa at 320-589-1313 or athooft@scmcinc.org.

Insurance Coverage

It is highly recommended to check with your insurance provider regarding coverage for nutrition therapy prior to your first visit.

Our Dietitian:

Alyssa Thooft, RD, LD

Registered/Licensed Dietitian

Alyssa Thooft, RD, LD is a graduate of North Dakota State University with a BS in Dietetics and a BS in Health Communication. She completed her dietetic internships with Fargo Dialysis and Clay County MN Women, Infants, and Children Program.

Alyssa grew up on a farm near Larimore North Dakota. She currently lives in Cyrus with her husband Travis, who was raised in the Morris area. Alyssa enjoys living and practicing dietetics in a small community. When she is not helping people make smart food choices, she is working on projects at home, volunteering at church, experimenting with new recipes, or enjoying a run or bike ride.

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320-589-1313

"Food is the Solution. Not the Problem."