Nutrition Behavior Modification Katy Tx

SO Nutrition, LLC Nutritionist Stephanie Leipprandt Ouellette, MBA, RD, LDStephanie has been working in the field of nutrition and dietetics since1995. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics from MichiganState University, completed an Approved Pre-Professional Practice Programat Western Michigan University and earned a Master of BusinessAdministration from Baker College. She’s been a Registered Dietitian since1996 and licensed in Texas since 2007. In 2008, Stephanie earned hercertification in Childhood and Adolescent Weight Management.

YOUR LIFE...YOUR HEALTH...YOUR DIETITIAN • At SO Nutrition, we know how challenging it can be to incorporate healthy lifestyle and nutrition changes into your busy life. We specialize in empowering individuals--YOU!--to meet your nutrition goals. Our Registered Dietitian provides a variety of options for the most accurate therapeutic nutrition counseling. SO Nutrition will help you customize an individualized plan to empower you to make healthy changes that fit into your lifestyle. The initial consultation includes a comprehensive nutrition assessment and the development of a strategic plan to enable you to obtain your goals. We also offer grocery store tours, in-home pantry makeovers and menu analysis.

Why A Dietitian?Why should you choose a Registered Dietitian? How is that differentfrom a Nutritionist?Registered Dietitians (RD's) know the science of nutrition. They havedegrees in nutrition, dietetics, public health or a related field from well-respected, accredited colleges and universities. Registered Dietitians arefood and nutrition experts who have followed specified educational andprofessional requirements from an accredited program. This includes abachelor's degree (about half of all RD's actually hold advanced degrees),completion of a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetic Education (CADE)program. The CADE program includes classes in biochemistry, anatomy,physiology, and an internship of at least 900 hours. In addition to all of that,an RD has passed a standardized national exam to obtain their license,which must be maintained by completing Continuing Education credits eachyear--this ensures that your RD is current and up-to-date on trends andissues. Dietitians are regulated the American Dietetic Association (ADA)--you can find more information on their website at www.eatright.org.

SO Nutrition Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Changes• Medical Nutrition TherapyWhat is Medical Nutrition Therapy?Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an essential component ofcomprehensive health care. Individuals with a variety of conditionsand illnesses can improve their health and quality of life by receivingmedical nutrition therapy. During an MNT intervention, a RegisteredDietitian will counsel you regarding behavior and lifestyle changesrequired to impact your long-term eating habits and health. Medical Nutrition Therapy includes: •Performing a comprehensive nutrition assessment which determines the nutrition diagnosis; •Planning and implementing a nutrition intervention using evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines; •Monitoring and evaluating an individual’s progress over subsequent visits with the Registered Dietitian.

Healthy LifestyleThere are so many components that make up a healthy lifestyle. When youinvite SO Nutrition to help you make lifestyle and/or behavior changes, youcan be assured we'll complete a full evaluation and provide you with thetools you need to achieve the positive outcomes you desire.After you complete an assessment form, our Registered Dietitian will reviewyour current lifestyle patterns and together, you will develop acomprehensive individualized plan to address the identified issues. Fromthere, you and your dietitian will develop strategies and set goals to get youwhere you want to be. Contact UsSO Nutrition now has two office locations!The main SO Nutrition office: Second SO Nutrition21815 Oak Park Trails office: 4710 Bellaire Blvd.,Drive, Katy, TX 77450 Suite 325 Bellaire, TX 77401www.sonutrition.com