Nutrition For You

Registered dietitians are nutrition specialists who have years of educational training and clinical experience. They offer personalized consultations on an outpatient basis for any kind of nutritional need.

The Nutrition Services staff of Rush-Copley Medical Center is committed to helping you lead a healthier lifestyle – whether you are trying to improve your eating habits or are following a special diet as your physician advises.

One on one consultations with a registered dietitian are available for various conditions including:

  • weight control
  • diabetes (including gestational)
  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure

Nutritional Nirvana! The Living Workshop

Dr. Richard Steslow, family practitioner with Rush-Copley offers a monthly nutrition seminar (last Tuesday of every month) for the community to learn about scientific advances in diet and nutrition. He reviews portion control, food labels, chronic conditions arising from unhealthy food choices, fish oils etc. Sample menus and meal planning will be discussed.

Nutritional Needs Calculator

Using a variety of information, this calculator suggests the calorie intake and nutritional needs for a person trying to gain, lose, or maintain their weight. View the Nutritional Needs Calculator.