Nutrition counseling is provided on an individual, outpatient basis by registered dietitians, licensed by the State of Rhode Island. They are trained in all areas of nutrition and provide nutrition counseling to help prevent or control many conditions, including:
Blood lipid disorders (high cholesterol or triglycerides)
Celiac disease
Congestive heart failure
Diabetes mellitus (Type 1 and Type 2)
Food allergies and intolerances
Gastrointestinal disorders
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
Kidney disease
Obesity and weight management issues
Clinical Trials for Nutritional Disorders
Research is currently being conducted to learn more about nutritional disorders and how they affect our patients.
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines and Heart Health: What to Know
Karen E. Aspry, MD, and Verity Ramirez, MD
February 24, 2026
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), released on January 7, 2026, are set to shape the diets and health of tens of millions of Americans. Here’s what’s good, what’s unexpected, and what to question in the...