Nutrition: Make smart choices every day
The best way to give your body the balance it needs is to eat a variety of nutrient-packed foods every day. A healthy eating plan is one that:
- Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products.
- Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts.
- Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium) and added sugars.
The good news is that it is within your power to find a balance that provides good nutrition for your body. A good place to start is by asking Bethany Fulmer, ProActive's registered dietitian to help you understand the nutrients that make up a balanced diet and why they're so important.
You have several opportunities to learn about balanced nutrition at ProActive. Group education or healthy cooking classes are offered monthly. Additionally, two nutrition information classes are offered per month -- one in the morning and one in the evening. These classes will provide nutrition knowledge and beginner basics to help keep you on the right track for weight loss, fitness and to support your exercise plan. These Nutrition Counts classes are free to members.
To participate, stop by or call the Front Desk. Specific meeting days and times are listed in The Source, ProActive's monthly newsletter, or you can learn more by asking at the Front Desk.
Nutrition Classes and Services are listed under Nutrition Programs.
Referral information for physicians:
Do you have a patient that needs expert nutrition evaluation and education?
Please fax the following to Registered Dietitian Bethany Fulmer, RD/LMNT at (402) 486-7751. She will contact the patient directly.
- Referring physician name, practice or hospital associated with, and contact information.
- Information on referred patient:
- Age, Sex, DOB
- Chief complaints
- Reason for referral
- Diagnosis
- Any additional pertinent medical history
Nutrition Therapy Consult: Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a registered dietitian?
A registered dietitian (RD) is a licensed nutrition expert who has had extensive education in nutrition and nutrition-related areas of study. The RD is accredited through the American Dietetic Association and follows a strict code of ethics.
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Who is ProActive's RD?
Bethany Fulmer, RD/LMNT, has experiences in multiple nutrition areas including cardiovascular disease prevention and management, weight loss, sports nutrition with the Husker Athletic Department, digestive difficulties as well as prenatal, postpartum, infant and early childhood nutrition. She is also an avid runner who enjoys gardening, waterskiing and experimenting with ethnic cuisines.
Are you interested in learning more about the nutrition services or scheduling an appointment? You may contact Bethany directly:
Phone: (402) 486-7711
Email: bfulmer@madonna.org
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What is the difference between a nutritionist and a registered dietitian?
A nutritionist is a self-proclaimed nutritional professional who may not possess adequate nutritional education. An RD is a licensed nutrition expert who has had extensive formal education in nutrition and nutrition-related areas of study. In addition, clinical registered dietitians in the State of Nebraska are also required to be Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapists.
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Basic Nutrition
Weight Management
Portion Control
Dining Out Options
Meal Planning
Label Reading
Sports Nutrition
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Individual Counseling
Kitchen Overhaul
Grocery Store Tour
Group Education Classes
----as well many other needs.
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Input from an RD may also be helpful when trying to manage the following conditions:
Heart Disease
High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Fibromyalgia
Weight Control
Pre-Diabetic & Diabetes
Celiac Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
* There are additional health concerns with which a Registered Dietitian can assist. Please ask the front desk to contact an RD for more information.
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How do I make an appointment for a consult with Madonna ProActive's registered dietitian?
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What can I expect to gain from my initial 1-hour assessment and consultation? What is the cost?
A nutritional assessment assesses current nutritional intake, potential deficits and appropriate treatment for nutritionally pertinent health concerns.
Nutritional and behavioral recommendations and suggestions will be provided as appropriate. Each consult is individualized to meet one's needs and address nutrition questions and concerns.
An initial assessment and consultation costs $60.
Non-Members: $70
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Do I need to bring anything with me to the initial consultation?
It is recommended to bring a 3-day food diary. The diary will be used to get started on your plan of care to treat your individual nutritional needs.
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Will it be necessary to have additional consultations? How long will they last?
The need for additional consultations will be determined on an individual basis. In some cases, it will be possible to sufficiently address nutritional needs and develop a plan in one consultation.
In other cases, however, it will be necessary to do a series of 30-minute follow-up visits to adequately meet the nutritional needs of an individual.
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Additional Sessions
One, 30 min session = $30
Non-members: $40
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Package Sessions
3-pack = $99
This includes 1 1-hour session and 2 30-minute sessions.
Non-members: $120
