Nutrition Counseling Covered by Aetna Health Insurance
M&T Bank Employees with Aetna Health Insurance can meet with a registered dietitian. Whether you are managing a medical condition or need help losing weight, Foodsmart's dietitians can help you achieve your heath goals with personalized nutrition support.
Schedule your first dietitian today and get access to plan meals, create grocery lists, and more!
Your Foodsmart Nutrition Benefit with M&T Bank
As an M&T Bank employee with Aetna Health Insurance, you have access to Foodsmart nutrition support and counseling, including:
One-on-One Dietitian Support
You’ll work with your Registered Dietitian to define your health goals and create a personalized nutrition plan to achieve them. All from the comfort of home.
Personalized Meal Plans
Choose from 1000s of recipes based on your dietary restrictions, food preferences, and budget. Start cooking with your goals in mind!
Condition-Specific Nutrition
Get help managing chronic conditions, food sensitivities, and more. Join a 12-week Nutrition Program for a step-by-step plan and personalized support.
Follow-up Appointments
Regular check-ins with with your personal dietitian will help you stay on-track and allow you to make adjustments to your nutrition plan as needed.
Meet with a Dietitian Near You
Eating well doesn't have to be difficult 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 treat any medical condition— like hypertension, obesity, heart disease, Celiac disease, diabetes, and more — with nutrition.
Foodsmart has the nation's largest network of registered dietitians. Find a dietitian who matches with your health and nutrition goals and schedule a virtual visit.
How does Foodsmart work?
STEP 1
Meet your dietitian. Schedule a phone call or video visit.
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.
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.
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.
