Outpatient Nutrition Clinic

Outpatient Nutrition Clinic offers individual and group nutrition counseling services, and in-person Body Composition assessments (BODPOD). Referrals are needed to be seen at the Nutrition Clinic. Please get with your PCM, during your appointment or leave a message with your provider to start a referral.  Patient self-referral is only limited to Active-Duty Service Members for the Nutrition & Wellness Class.

Nutrition Classes

Before scheduling a one-on-one consultation with our registered dietitian for personalized nutrition and healthy weight management, patients must first attend at least one of our group classes:

Nutrition and Wellness Class
This comprehensive program focuses on lasting changes to diet, sleep and activity habits to support long-term weight loss.

Held every first and third Tuesday of the month from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Heart Health Class
Learn how to understand lipid panels and blood pressure, reduce sodium intake, and explore evidence-based practices for better heart health. Topics include aspects of heart-healthy eating and more.

Held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month for about 60 minutes.

Carb Control Class
Gain nutritional strategies to stabilize blood sugar levels if you have diabetes or prediabetes. This class covers general diabetes education and provides helpful diet guidance.

Held every first and third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m.

Class dates and times are subject to change. Contact the clinic directly for the most current schedule and availability.

Body Composition Assessment (BOD POD)
The BOD POD is a device that measures body composition, particularly body fat percentage and fat-free mass. It is a quick, safe and noninvasive method using air displacement plethysmography. Results offer valuable insight into body composition and can help guide nutrition and exercise planning.

Appointments are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:30, 8:50, 9:10 and 9:30 a.m., except on holidays.

BOD POD appointments are not scheduled through RMC.

Preparing for Your BOD POD Appointment
To ensure the most accurate results, please follow these guidelines:

• Do not eat or drink at least 2 to 4 hours before the test.
• Do not exercise at least 2 to 4 hours before the test.
• Remove all jewelry, including earrings, bracelets, necklaces and watches.
• Wear minimal, skin-tight clothing such as Lycra or Spandex.
  • Acceptable clothing for men: short-sleeve compression shirt or no shirt, and compression shorts.
  • Acceptable clothing for women: compression shirt and shorts, or a one-piece swimsuit.
  • Unapproved clothing includes loose T-shirts and baggy shorts.

Wear a swim cap to compress air pockets in your hair. (Provided by staff if needed.)

Reminder
To serve all patients efficiently and provide the most accurate results, it is important to follow the above guidelines. If the requirements are not met, your appointment may need to be rescheduled.