Online Meal Planning, Diet Analysis, and Nutrition Counseling

You don't have time, but you have nutrition-related goals. We can help. With our web-based nutrition services, you can take control of everything from grocery shopping to emotional eating — without making time in your schedule for appointments. Receive recipes and grocery lists for the week or set goals and be held accountable by a Registered Dietitian online. Choose the service that best fits your needs. Most importantly, avoid procrastination in reaching your nutrition goals!

Analyze This

Ever wondered just how wholesome (or not-so) that prized family recipe really is? Or maybe you have a favorite of your own you'd like examined? Simply submit your recipe to analyzethis@mettlercenter.com to have it analyzed by a Registered Dietitian. Your recipe will then be returned to you showing the nutritional make up. It may even be chosen as Mettler's Recipe of the Week!

Ask the Dietitian

Do you have a nutrition-related question? A Registered Dietitian is the best source for answers regarding nutrition. Simply submit your question below and you will receive an answer by email shortly! If you have questions related to diet/calorie prescriptions (i.e. "How many calories should I eat?"), please see our other eNutrition programs below for more in-depth nutritional guidance. Below are some sample questions asked by visitors to the website and responses from Karen Kelly, MPH, RD.

Q: How much fiber does an adult need in one day?
A: Adults should get 25-35 grams of fiber a day. Most Americans do not hit that goal. Your best sources are whole grains, fruits and vegetables. My recommendation would be to start your day off with a high-fiber cereal. This is a great jump on your 25 grams a day!

Q: What is the vitamin that will help me with iron absorption?
A: The RDA for iron for adult men is 10 mg a day and 15 mg for women to age 50 (and back down to 10 mg for women over 50). Vitamin C is the nutrient that helps with iron absorption. Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits, berries, melons, peppers, dark green leafy vegetables, potatoes and tomatoes. Good sources of iron are red meat, other meats, fortified breakfast cereals, spinach, and dry beans. For example, to maximize absorption, it would be a good idea to have a peanut butter sandwich with a glass of orange juice.

Q: How can I get my 3-year old to eat a better variety of healthy foods?
A: My best recommendation would be to still offer the foods that you wish her to eat. Yes, you may waste food, but you'd be surprised how all of the sudden, they are open to the idea. If you aren't offering it, you have no chance of that. Serving foods in different ways (with a dip, cut in different shapes or sizes, all in little bowls) may spark interest enough to try foods again. And getting your child involved in any choice or food preparation can only help as well! Of course, setting a good example is vital.

Here is a book recommendation for you: Healthy Foods, Healthy Kids by Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD. Adams Media Corporation, 2002. Practical eating suggestions for parents of kids from birth to age six, this book gives practical tips and simple solutions to parents' nutrition concerns.

So what question do you have for the Dietitian? Ask it now!

eNutrition Programs

Nu-Planner

It all has to start with a plan. You may love to cook or want to do more of it, but if you haven't planned the meals or purchased the necessary ingredients, it's not going to happen. If this is the step on which you find yourself getting stuck — let us do it and you can take it from there! Based on your likes and dislikes, you will receive recipe ideas, meal plans, and grocery lists for the week from a Registered Dietitian based on your client profile. If available in your area, online grocery ordering for an extra cost is also possible. This service does not offer calorie counting or medical nutrition counseling. However, all recommendations follow the guidelines for healthy individuals including balance, variety, and moderation.

Four weeks of nutrition counseling from a Registered Dietitian
Receive healthy meal plans, recipes and grocery lists based on preferences
Recommendations follow science-based Dietary Guidelines
Online grocery ordering available at an extra cost

eCoach

No more excuses. You need nutrition guidance, and you don't have time. Mettler has the answer for that. Receive nutrition advice and encouragement at your fingertips! With eCoach you will receive six subsequent weeks of email counseling including goal-setting and weight loss strategies, all from a Registered Dietitian. You will also find you have accountability within your busy schedule! Dietary analysis is included with eCoach to determine appropriate caloric restrictions.

Six weeks of nutrition counseling from a Registered Dietitian
Submit food logs via email and receive feedback and structured goals pertaining to them
Have resources in printable form sent right to your computer
Have a nutrition coach to contact when you reach barriers and obstacles

eAnalysis

Take an in-depth look at your nutrition and eating habits! Complete the client profile information and a three day food diary which will be analyzed and summarized with complete recommendations by a Registered Dietitian. Specific information regarding the following will be reviewed in the summary from the Registered Dietitian:

One-time service from a Registered Dietitian
Compare food intake to recommendations
Carbohydrate, protein, and fat breakdown
Fiber content

Interest Form

If you are interested in being consulted by Karen Kelly, MPH, RD, please fill out and submit the information below. From there, she can let you know whether her services can assist you and help you decide what plan would be best for you! By filling out this first form, you are under no obligation to purchase an eNutrition plan.

Name (Last, First):
Phone Number:
Email address:
Member ID (If Applicable):

Nutrition Concern You Would Like Consultation For:

Please Select The Plan You Are Most Interested In:

	Nonmember Fee	Member Fee
Nu-Planner:	$195 4-week program	$175 4-week program
eCoach:	$150 6-week program	$125 6-week program
eAnalysis:	$75 one-time service	$60 one-time service

Legal Disclaimer: Not all nutrition or exercise programs are suitable for everyone. The material in this website is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. The information contained in this website should not be used to diagnose or treat any illness, metabolic disorder, disease or health problem. Always consult your physician or health care provider before beginning any nutrition or exercise program. Use of the programs, advice, and information contained in this website is at the sole choice and risk of the reader.