Nutritional Counselling

We also offer specialized nutrition therapy to help manage chronic conditions, including:

• Gastrointestinal disorders (such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, celiac disease and gluten intolerance)
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Obesity
• Food allergies and sensitivities 
• Prenatal nutrition
• Introduction to solid foods
• “Picky eating”
• Fatty liver
• Cancer

This program is available to patients of physicians at our Vaughan and Toronto sites.

What to expect

At your first appointment, you will meet with a dietitian for one-on-one nutritional counselling. During this session, the dietitian will help you set health goals and plan balanced meals and snacks. These appointments are offered both by phone and in person – whatever best suits your needs.

Our team can also help you learn more about specific nutrition topics tailored to your needs, including:

• What to eat during pregnancy
• Infant and child nutrition
• Planning a healthy and nutritious vegetarian diet
• Guidelines for reading food labels effectively
• Making healthier choices when eating out
• Determining when to take vitamins or supplements
• Adjusting your diet to help manage specific health conditions 

What to bring

• Health (OHIP) card or valid health-care coverage
• A list of questions you want to ask  
• A support person, if desired 

How to access our services

Patients of the Toronto site can call 416-586-4800 ext. 5157 to book an appointment with the dietitian. Patients of the Vaughan site can call 289-269-1522 to book an appointment.

Only registered patients can access this service. If you would like to become a patient of the Mount Sinai Academic Family Health Team, learn more on becoming a patient.