Save money and feel your best with Foodsmart nutrition
As an Aetna Great Lakes Medicare member you can meet with a registered dietitian at no cost. A nutrition coach can help you reach your health and nutrition goals while sticking to your budget.
Schedule your first appointment to get started today!
Foodsmart services may be available to you at $0 per visit, depending on your plan. Check your plan materials to see what your cost-share is for a visit with an in-network registered dietitian.
Foodsmart makes eating well simple and affordable
Eating well doesn't have to be expensive or time consuming. With Foodsmart, you’ll gain a partner to guide you on your journey to better nutrition and help you create a budget-friendly meal plan that meets your health goals.
Your dietitian is clinically trained to support your unique needs, including managing medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. Book your first visit today!
How to get started
Follow these simple steps and book your first visit:
- Visit Foodsmart.com/schedule to book your visit with dietitian.
- Follow the prompts to choose a date & time that works for you.
- Locate your Aetna member ID card and enter your member ID when prompted.
- Complete your appointment request!
- During your visit ask your dietitian about our custom nutrition programs to jumpstart your progress.
How does Foodsmart work?
STEP 1
Meet your dietitian. Schedule a phone call or video visit.
Browse our network of Chicago dietitians to find a dietitian you connect with. When you're ready to book, select who you'd like to meet with. During your first visit, make sure to ask your nutrition coach about the available nutrition programs that can help you reach your goals. They'll also help you set up the Foodsmart app for day-to-day support.
STEP 2
Customize your plan with delicious meals to meet your goals.
Work with your dietitian to plan your meals from thousands of chef-inspired recipes. Sort by your dietary preferences, budget, and ingredients you already have on hand with our Cookitnow feature.
STEP 3
Order food for delivery or pickup.
Save an average of $42 per week on groceries through local grocery deals, coupons, and food delivery tools. Order groceries for pickup or delivery directly in the app from Walmart, Amazon Fresh, or Instacart. Look out for the "avocado" icon to indicate healthy options.
STEP 4
See results and get ongoing support.
Regular check-ins with your dietitian will help you stay on track and allow you to adjust your nutrition plan as you go, so you can be your best you.
We've helped our 2 million members make eating well simple
My dietitian took the time to hear and understand my specific goals. She helped me immensely with my nutrition and eating schedule, something I've been struggling with for years.”
Ryan C.
I was able to give my dietitian my blood test results and she was able to really hone in and give me a plan for what actually works well for my body.”
Nicole K.
I’ve seen significant improvements in my health since I’ve started using the Foodsmart app.”
Kady H.
12 Week Nutrition Programs
We have a variety of 12-week nutrition programs designed to provide you with the foundation you need to succeed. Along the way, you'll learn long-term skills and habits to help you reach your goals. Each program can be customized to suit your needs and preferences.
To enroll, simply schedule a visit with a dietitian and mention the name of the program you're interested it. They'll take it from there. It's that simple!
Healthy Weight Program
Tired of one-size-fits-all approaches and diets that don't work? Your dietitian will craft a custom 12-week program that teaches you new skills and habits to help you reach your goals.
Diabetes Program
Proper nutrition is an integral part of managing diabetes, and Foodsmart is here to help. We've helped 39% of members with diabetes improve their blood sugar levels, and we can help you, too.
Chronic Kidney Disease
When you're managing CKD, diet is your biggest tool to slow progression. In this program, your dietitian will help you find kidney-friendly foods so you can feel your best.
Heart Health Program
Whether you're managing a chronic condition — like hypertension or high cholesterol — or you're recovering from a heart event, affordable, heart-smart nutrition that's unique to you is vital to your health. We can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foodsmart?
Foodsmart is a personal nutrition program that helps members create a custom nutrition plan tailored to their unique health and wellness goals, and budget. We offer members a simple solution to managing their health and accomplishing their nutrition goals.
Foodsmart connects members with their own registered dietitian, a clinically-trained nutrition expert who is licensed to support common medical condition — like heart conditions, diabetes, cancer, digestive disorders like Celiac or irritable bowel disease, and obesity — with nutrition. Foodsmart's digital app helps members with meal planning, shopping on a budget, and food delivery.
Foodsmart connects members with their own registered dietitian, a clinically-trained nutrition expert who is licensed to support common medical condition — like heart conditions, diabetes, cancer, digestive disorders like Celiac or irritable bowel disease, and obesity — with nutrition. Foodsmart's digital app helps members with meal planning, shopping on a budget, and food delivery.
What can a dietitian help me with?
Foodsmart’s registered dietitians can guide members through any health or wellness concern—from maternity nutrition to nutrition for athletes. Foodsmart provides best-in-class situational nutritional support by helping members stay on track to meet their goals and sharing their expertise along the way.
Because Foodsmart only employs registered dietitians licensed to treat complex conditions, the program is ideal for anyone with specific conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Foodsmart’s customized meal planning and recipes help busy employees save time each week and alleviate stress.
Because Foodsmart only employs registered dietitians licensed to treat complex conditions, the program is ideal for anyone with specific conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. Foodsmart’s customized meal planning and recipes help busy employees save time each week and alleviate stress.
Is my dietitian visit covered by insurance?
Foodsmart works with health plans nationwide in order to have dietitian and nutritionist services covered by insurance. Once you schedule your appointment, a member of our team will be in touch to confirm whether your first appointment and subsequent appointments are covered.While visits with a dietitian are often partially, or even fully, covered by your health insurance, you can become a self-pay subscriber for $69 a month. Subscription members are entitled to one 60-minute dietitian visit each month the subscription is active.
What can I expect during a dietitian visit?
Your dietitian will start your first visit by asking about your current health goals, eating habits, medical/family history, food preferences, cooking skills, and more, to get a full picture of who you are and how they can set you up for success. From there, you'll create small, achievable goals and work with your nutrition coach to stay on-track!
During follow-up consultations, you will check in on progress, dive deeper into your personalized goals, and get help with any challenges you encounter along the way.
During follow-up consultations, you will check in on progress, dive deeper into your personalized goals, and get help with any challenges you encounter along the way.
