Nutrition
Our dedicated team of registered dietitians supports both inpatient and outpatient pediatric and inpatient adult patients.
We provide expert nutritional care tailored to individual needs, helping patients achieve optimal health and recovery.
What Are Nutrition Services?
Nutrition services focus on using food and nutrition as a key part of healing and overall well-being. At Mary Free Bed, our registered dietitians provide expert guidance to ensure patients receive the nutrients they need to support their recovery and long-term health.
These services go beyond simply planning meals—they are tailored to meet each patient’s medical, physical and developmental needs. Whether managing complex medical conditions, addressing malnutrition, or supporting growth and development, nutrition services are an integral part of a comprehensive care plan.
Celebrating National Nutrition Month with Mary Free Bed Dietitians
Our Approach Includes
- Personalized Assessments: Evaluating individual dietary needs based on medical history, current health, and goals.
- Collaborative Care: Working with physicians, therapists and families to create effective nutrition strategies.
- Education and Support: Empowering patients and families with knowledge and tools to maintain proper nutrition at home.
Nutrition services are designed to enhance the recovery process, promote physical and cognitive health, and improve quality of life for patients of all ages.
Mary Free Bed Nutrition Programs
Inpatient Nutrition Services for Adults and Kids
Our inpatient dietitians work closely with physicians, nurses, and therapists to address a variety of nutritional needs, including:
- Tube Weaning: Supporting patients as they transition from tube feeding to oral diets.
- Malnutrition Management: Identifying and addressing malnutrition to enhance recovery.
- Nutritional Optimization: Creating tailored plans to support overall health and rehabilitation progress.
Early Development Clinic
In our Early Development Clinic, a registered dietitian evaluates your baby’s weight, length and diet to ensure they are receiving the nutrients needed for healthy growth and development.
Pediatric Feeding Program
Our Pediatric Feeding Program provides comprehensive nutritional evaluations for infants and children. Dietitians collaborate with feeding therapists to assess:
- Growth and developmental progress
- Tube feeding regimens and oral diets
- Nutritional needs tailored to medical conditions and physical abilities
By combining nutritional expertise with therapeutic care, we help optimize your child’s health and feeding success.
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Wherever you are in your journey, we’re ready when you are. Our team is here to listen, support and help guide your recovery. Whether you’re just starting out or picking up where you left off, we’re ready to support your goals—big and small.