The Sustain Program - Nutrition Curriculum by our Registered Dietititans
The following is what you should expect from your registered dietitian during your medical nutrition therapy sessions:
Whether you're here to explore healthier habits, improve your relationship with food, or manage co-occurring medical and mental health concerns, our dietitians are here to support you every step of the way through a personalized nutrition journey rooted in care, science, and sustainability.
Session 1: Your Nutrition Story
We start with a comprehensive nutrition assessment to understand your full story—not just what you eat but also how you feel about food and your body.
In this session, we’ll explore:
● Your current nutrition concerns and goals
● Past diets or programs that didn’t work for you
● Eating habits and challenges (both past and present)
● Barriers that get in the way of eating well
● How you feel about your body and food
● Your medical and mental health background
Together, we’ll begin setting personalized, realistic goals. Plan for about 60 minutes for this session.
Session 2: Personalized Fuel Plan
Using everything we’ve learned, we’ll design a nutrition plan that actually works for your life. This includes:
● Understanding how carbs, protein, and fat fuel your body
● Building balanced plates that support your goals
○ Tailoring recommendations based on any medical or mental health conditions
○ Guidance for those using medications like GLP-1s
● How to stock your kitchen for success (grocery list tips)
● Food logging options that work for your style
○ Apps
○ Phone notes
○ Food photos
○ Pen and paper
Session 3: Eating with Confidence
We’ll review your food logs and help you refine your daily habits, with support that feels practical and kind - not restrictive.
You’ll learn:
● How to adjust meals for balance and satisfaction
● Simple snack and meal ideas
● Quick recipes and nourishing takeout options
● How to understand hunger and fullness cues
● Tools to prevent emotional eating before it starts
Session 4: Moving with Joy
This session is all about tuning into your body’s needs and making movement something that feels doable and even enjoyable.
Topics include:
● Finding the kind of movement that’s right for you
● Fitting activity into a busy life
● How to fuel your body for different activity levels
● A review of lab results and how they relate to your nutritional needs
Based on when lab work and diagnostic assessment are completed, the dietitian will review results pertaining to nutritional status and nutrition-related co-occurring disorders.
Additional Sessions: Deepen Your Journey
For those continuing with us, we offer ongoing support tailored to your evolving needs. Topics may include:
● Advanced nutrition education (micronutrients, gut health, etc.)
● Meal prep and planning strategies
● Intuitive eating and mindful eating exercises
● Emotional support and body image work
● Accountability tools and progress check-ins
● Turning “I know this” into “I live this”
