March is National Nutrition Month

Because health and nutrition are at the top of our priority list, we’re big supporters of this month’s nutrition education campaign, created by the American Dietetic Association. We’re focusing attention on the importance of all of us making informed food choices and creating physical activity habits.

Let the Dietitian Be Your Guide

There’s a ton of nutrition information these days, and it can be hard to know what’s reliable and whom you can trust. Dietitians are our food and nutrition experts. They can help you separate the facts and translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living. At United, we keep a Registered Dietitian on staff to help our guests with any health concerns they may have.

Making It Personal

Registered dietitians draw on their experience to develop a personalized nutrition
plan for individuals of all ages. They can guide you on the path to lowering weight, eating healthfully and reducing your risk of chronic disease.

Top 10 Ways YOU Can Benefit from a Registered Dietitian

  1. You have diabetes, cardiovascular problems or high blood pressure. A registered dietitian serves as an integral part of your health-care team, so they can help you safely change your eating plan WITHOUT compromising taste or nutrition.
  2. You are thinking of having or have had gastric bypass surgery. A registered dietitian will help you learn to eat again. Since your stomach can only manage small servings, it’s a challenge to get the right amount of nutrients in your body. An RD will work with you and your physician to develop an eating plan for your new needs.
  3. You have digestive problems. A registered dietitian will work with your physician to help fine-tune your diet so you are not aggravating your condition with fried foods, too much caffeine or carbonation.
  4. You’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant. A registered dietitian can help make sure you get nutrients like folate, especially during the first three months of pregnancy, lowering your newborn’s risk for neural tube or spinal cord defects.
  5. You need guidance and confidence for breastfeeding your baby. A registered dietitian can help make sure you’re getting enough iron, vitamin D, fluoride and B vitamins for you and your little one.
  6. Your teenager has issues with food and eating healthfully. A registered dietitian can assist with eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia and overweight issues.
  7. You need to gain or lose weight. A registered dietitian can suggest additional calorie sources for healthy weight gain or a restricted-calorie eating plan plus regular physical activity for weight loss while still eating all your favorite foods.
  8. You’re caring for an aging parent. A registered dietitian can help with food or drug interaction, proper hydration, special diets for hypertension and changing taste buds as you age.
  9. You want to eat smarter. A registered dietitian can help you sort through misinformation; learn how to read labels at the supermarket; discover that healthy cooking is inexpensive, learn how to eat out without ruining your eating plan and how to resist workplace temptations.
  10. You want to improve your performance in sports. A registered dietitian can help you set goals to achieve results — whether you’re running a marathon, skiing or jogging with your dog.

-American Dietetic Association

"Ask Dr. Tyra"

When you need trusted, accurate, timely and practical nutrition advice, we encourage you to let our local "Food and Nutrition Expert" be your guide!

Dr. Tyra is our corporate dietitian, and she has the credentials and expertise you get you on your way to good health.

Registered Dietitian Day

In honor of the first ever Registered Dietitian Day on March 10—we salute Dr. Tyra and other RD’s for advancing the nutritional status of Americans and people around the world!