Nutrition Services

Ultimately, the food and drink choices we make can either promote optimal health, or contribute to chronic health issues such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Our Nutrition Services team of Registered Dietitians (RD) serve in many capacities at Froedtert South to help patients get through food choices and lifestyle habits. The RD is an integral member of the patient’s interdisciplinary care team. We offer a variety of nutritional services to engage our patients and community in promoting better health and well-being.

Registered Dietitians are the experts in nutrition and nutritional care. Our primary goal is to help clients and patients understand the relationship between food choices and their health in order to meet optimal health goals. Registered Dietitians differ from Nutritionists in the amount of education and rigorous coursework that is required to become a Registered Dietitian. Registered Dietitians are required to complete the following: a bachelor’s degree at a college or university with an accredited nutrition program, an intensive internship requiring supervised practicum and pass a nationally recognized registration exam. Many Registered Dietitians hold advanced degrees and specialty certifications to enhance their knowledge in specialized fields.

Inpatient Services

Our Nutrition team practices evidenced – based nutritional care to all at -risk patients in our hospitals. Our Registered Dietitians are specialized in identifying and treating malnutrition. We work closely with the interdisciplinary team to promote the best outcomes for our patients. Malnutrition can occur in up to 70% of our patients. If left untreated, malnutrition can lead to worse functional and health outcomes. Other inpatient nutritional services provided at Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital include diet modifications and oral supplementation, diet education and management of nutrition support modalities.

Outpatient Services

Our Registered Dietitians assist with the nutritional management of many adult disease including:

Weight Management
Bariatric Nutrition
Diabetes Management
Kidney Disease
Lipid Management
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Eating Disorders
Nutritional Support (Including G-tube, J-tube and nasal-enteric tubes)
Malnutrition

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Our Registered Dietitians provide one on one counseling to patients undergoing cardiopulmonary rehab following a cardiac event and/or surgery to help prevent future heart related conditions.

How do we do this?

Educate and provide an individualized heart healthy meal plan to prevent recurrent heart disease and improve overall health.
Motivate and assist patients in adopting heart healthy eating habits by educating patients on reading the food labels.
Discuss recipe modification and meal planning.
Use a multidisciplinary approach by communicating with the Cardiac Rehab team and providing trusted nutrition expertise in meeting patients individualized needs.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Our Registered Dietitians provide one on one counseling to patients undergoing cardiopulmonary rehab following a cardiac event and/or surgery to help prevent future heart related conditions.

How do we do this?

Educate and provide an individualized heart healthy meal plan to prevent recurrent heart disease and improve overall health.
Motivate and assist patients in adopting heart healthy eating habits by educating patients on reading the food labels.
Discuss recipe modification and meal planning.
Use a multidisciplinary approach by communicating with the Cardiac Rehab team and providing trusted nutrition expertise in meeting patients individualized needs.

Cancer Center

Our Registered Dietitians work alongside patients with cancer and the treatment team to provide comprehensive care from the beginning to the end of cancer treatment.

How do we do this?

Assist to reduce potential side effects of cancer treatments with a personalized nutrition plan.
Provide advice on planning healthy meals with foods to prevent malnutrition and keep the immune system strong.
Assist with the use of oral supplements as appropriate.
Offer strategies for weight management.

Kidney Center

Our Registered Dietitians work with a team of physicians, nurses and support staff to provide excellent care to our patients receiving Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis.

How do we do this?

Provide one-on-one guidance to navigate the special nutrition needs of those needing dialysis.
Complete individualized nutrition assessments and interventions to improve health and prevent malnutrition.
Assist with meal planning and food ideas to keep you at your healthiest and feeling your best.
Review laboratory values and identify nutritional strategies to maintain nutrients affecting your kidneys and overall health.