Nutrition

University Recreation is not currently offering Nutrition Counsel at this time.

If you are a student and are interested in nutrition counseling, please contact Rachel Lomax at the Student Health and Wellness Center. Rachel can be reached by calling 205.975.2791. If they are unable to answer when you call, please leave a voicemail and they will return your call as soon as possible. You can also contact nutrition counseling services through patient portal messaging:
1. Log in to BlazerNET
2. Click Patient Portal
3. Click Messages, then New Message
4. Choose "Clinician for some Other reason"
5. Find Clinician name LOMAX, RACHEL O or GUICE, AMIE L
6. Compose and Send
Individualized Nutrition Counseling

Health Coaching

Nutrition Presentations

Cooking Demonstrations

Personalized Grocery Shopping

Individualized Nutrition Counseling

First time clients will be required to have a 1-hour initial consultation. After that consultation, additional session may be scheduled as 30-minute follow-up sessions.

1-hour Initial Consultation: During this consultation, the Registered Dietitian will review the client’s medical history and detailed food log, analyze their caloric and nutrient intake, discuss their nutritional goals, and establish a plan to help them reach those goals accounting for their food preferences, physical activity level and health status.

30-minute follow-up sessions: Clients can schedule follow-up sessions to check in with the Registered Dietitian so they may evaluate the client’s progress. Goals may be revised following discussions to establish other ways to continue working towards their goals as necessary.

Health Coaching

This is a less personalized alternative to complete nutrition counseling. During a health coaching session, the dietitian will provide the client with basic information regarding meal preparation and tips for following dietary guidelines and physical activity recommendations. Please be aware that because this is a less intensive approach to nutrition counseling, Dietetic Interns are qualified to lead the sessions and may or may not do so depending on availability.

Nutrition Presentations

Our Dietitian, Katie, delivers presentations on nutrition-related topics on campus every Wednesday as part of University Recreation’s Wellbeing Wednesday initiative. Additionally, other UAB departments or outside companies may outsource this service as part of Rec on the Go in which Katie would deliver a presentation to the department/business to educate participants on the topic requested.

Cooking Demonstrations

Cooking demonstrations are an excellent hands-on approach to gaining skills in the kitchen. As part of University Recreation’s Wellbeing Wednesday initiative, the Registered Dietitian delivers cooking demonstrations once a month known as Culture Kitchen. During these demos, an international dish is prepared, cooked and served to participants to celebrate cultural cuisines and diversity here at UAB. Check out our latest Well-Being Wednesday info here!

Personalized Grocery Shopping

Personalized grocery shopping is becoming increasingly popular as more people are beginning to recognize the role of their grocery store in supporting their health and the importance of having the guidance of a dietitian.

Included in this program is a 1 hour initial consultation to gather health history, taste and texture preferences, grocery budget, and nutritional goals. The dietitian will then use the grocery budget to purchase foods online from the client’s preferred grocery store based on information gathered during the initial consultation. The client is responsible for picking up their own groceries.

A post-consult package will be provided outlining meal preparation techniques, recipes for cooking the ingredients and recommendations for portioning and building their plate. Additionally, proper storage and food handling methods will be provided.

Nutrition Counseling Packages	Student Price	Member Price	Non-Member Price
One 1-hour Initial Consultation	N/A	$85.00	$100.00
One 30-min Follow-up Session	N/A	$65.00	$80.00
Three 30-min Follow-up Session	N/A	$165.00	$205.00
Six 30-min Follow-up Session	N/A	$312.00	$384.00
Twelve 30-min Follow-up Session	N/A	$585.00	$720.00

* This service at the Campus Recreation Center is not available to students. Students seeking nutrition counseling should contact their provider through Student Health and Wellness.

Member Non-Member

Health Coaching $10 $20
Member Non-Member

1-hour Nutrition Presentation $40 $50
Member Non-Member

Personalized Grocery Shopping $330 $350

Initial Nutrition Assessment Form

Please complete this form to the best of your ability.

Are you a student?(*)

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This appointment form is for non-students only.

If you are a student, please contact Rachel (or Amie Guice, another Student Health and Wellness dietitian) by calling 205.975.2791. If they are unable to answer when you call, please leave a voicemail and they will return your call as soon as possible.

You can also contact nutrition counseling services through Patient Portal messaging:

Log in to Blazernet

Click Patient Portal

Click Messages, then New Message

Choose "Clinician for some Other reason"

Find Clinician name LOMAX, RACHEL O or GUICE, AMIE L

Compose and Send.

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Why would you like to visit with the dietitian?(*)

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What are your food and nutrition-related goals?(*)

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What are your overall health goals?(*)

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What three things would you change about your nutritional habits?(*)

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What is the biggest challenge for you to reach your nutrition goals?(*)

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What techniques, diets, behaviors, etc. have you tried in the past to help reach your nutrition goals?(*)

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Please indicate if you have ever been diagnosed with any of the following:(*)

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Heart disease

Heart attack

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Hepatitis

High blood fats (cholesterol, triglycerides)

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

Hysterectomy

Intestinal Disease

Irritable bowel syndrome

Kidney disease/failure or Kidney stones

Lung disease

Neck Injury

Sleep Apnea

Stroke

Thyroid disease (hypo or hyperthyroid)

Ulcerative Colitis

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Please describe the level of severity and the level of care that you are experiencing.(*)

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Do you have any personal concerns/problems with the following:(*)

Appetite

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Body image

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Edema

Menstrual difficulties

Bruising

Binge eating

Difficulty sleeping

Indigestion

Hemorrhoids

Yeast infections

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Mood swings

Acid reflux

Urinary tract infection

Nutrient deficiency

Frequent laxative use

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Do you use tobacco products? (*)

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In a typical week, how many days do you drink alcohol? (*)

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How many drinks do you typically have on those days? (1 drink = 1.5 oz of liquor, 5 oz of wine or 12 oz of beer)(*)

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If you consume alcohol, do you restrict calories before or after drinking? (*)

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Please describe your physical activity:

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Do you follow any special diet or have diet restrictions or limitations for any reason (health, cultural, religious or other)? (*)

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Please list any food allergies, sensitivities or intolerances:(*)

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Who prepares the majority of your meals? (*)

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Who shops for food?(*)

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How much time do you spend cooking/preparing meals each day?(*)

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Indicate the frequency that you eat the following:

Fast Food(*)

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Fish(*)

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Beans(*)

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Whole grains(*)

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Margarine (*)

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List food cravings:(*)

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If there is any other relevant information that you would like to share that is not on this form, please share it here:

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Please indicate 3 dates and times when you would like your appointment. The dietitian will choose the best date and time and contact you to confirm your appointment.

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University Recreation is not currently offering Nutrition Counsel at this time.

Individualized Nutrition Counseling

Health Coaching

Nutrition Presentations

Cooking Demonstrations

Personalized Grocery Shopping

Initial Nutrition Assessment Form