Reach your health goals with virtual nutrition coaching
Foodsmart connects you with your own registered dietitian for personalized nutrition coaching that makes eating well simple and affordable, so you can reach your health goals. Meet on your schedule — by phone or video call — to get started.
99% of Foodsmart members pay $0 out of pocket with health insurance.
Live healthier & eat well with expert nutrition support
Eating well for your health, made simple
Nutrition plays a crucial role in your health and wellbeing. What you eat can determine whether you feel full of energy or less than your best, and poor nutrition can even lead to serious health conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.
Nutrition coaching can help you optimize your nutrition for your individual health goals. When you meet with a registered dietitian (RD) — an expert in food and nutrition — you’ll discuss your unique health history, lifestyle, budget, and preferences, and work together to create a personalized plan for your goals. They’ll meet you where you are and work with you to create small, achievable goals and provide customized tools and resources to help you succeed and keep you on track in your journey to better health.
Registered Dietitian Myths vs. Facts
MYTH: Dietitians can only help me with weight loss.
FACT: While a dietitian can help you reach weight-related goals, their unique training allows them to support any health-related goal with nutrition coaching. Whether you need help managing a specific health condition, eating well on a budget, improving your athletic performance, or just want to feel better day-to-day — your dietitian can help.
MYTH: Registered dietitians are the same as nutritionists.
FACT: The designation of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is nationally recognized as the pinnacle of the nutrition profession. At Foodsmart, our dietitians all hold RDN credentials, meaning they’ve completed either a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Nutrition, successfully passed a national examination, completed 1200 hours of residency, and are committed to yearly continuing education requirements. They are the only nutrition professional qualified to provide medical nutrition therapy to treat all health conditions with nutrition.
MYTH: A dietitian will judge me based on my eating habits.
FACT: Our dietitians are a trusted resource for all things nutrition, and provide a judgment-free environment to talk about your goals, work through challenges, and celebrate your wins. They take a personalized approach to nutrition and will meet you where you are to create a plan that’s unique to you and sets you up for success.
MYTH: A dietitian will try to put me on a on a diet.
FACT: Similar to how you might visit a cardiologist for your heart health, or a psychologist for mental health support, a dietitian is your go-to expert for personalized guidance on nutrition. They won’t insist that you follow a strict, one-size-fits-all diet or give you lots of rules to follow. Instead, they’ll get to know your individual health history and needs, and work with you to create a plan that’s tailored to your preferences, budget, and goals.
MYTH: Meeting with a dietitian is expensive.
FACT: Visits with a Foodsmart dietitian are covered by many major insurance providers and 99% of our members pay $0 out of pocket. To check your coverage, simply click ‘Schedule Now’ and follow the prompts, entering your insurance provider when prompted. Your dietitian can also help you create a plan that fits within your budget and will give you access to tools that can help you save money on food.
Meet with your dietitian through telehealth
Meeting for a nutrition coaching call is simple and doesn’t take long. You can have your 60-minute visit anywhere, by phone or video! Meet on your schedule — even evenings and weekends. Here’s what to expect during your visit:
Get to know your dietitian by sharing your health history, goals, preferences, and any questions you might have.
Take the NutriQuiz together to assess baseline nutrition.
Work together to create an initial plan with small, achievable goals to get you started.
Attend regular follow-up visits to track your progress, work through challenges, and celebrate successes.
Adjust your plan based on your progress and your needs.
Success Stories
I've been overweight my entire life. My body started to rebel. That's when I started seeking help. People were telling me what I can do but they weren't giving me the tools to help myself. That's when Banner emailed me about the Foodsmart benefit. I am happier because I feel healthier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is nutrition coaching covered by my insurance?
We work with health plans nationwide to make meeting with a registered dietitian affordable and accessible for members. In fact, 99% of Foodsmart members pay $0 out of pocket with insurance. To see our complete list of coverage, schedule a visit with a dietitian risk-free.
Is nutrition coaching covered by Medicaid and Medicare?
We work with Medicaid & Medicare plans nationwide to make meeting with a registered dietitian affordable and accessible for members. In fact, 99% of Foodsmart members pay $0 out of pocket with insurance. Our dietitians can even help you check your eligibility for SNAP benefits and apply over the phone during a nutrition coaching call.
Do I need to be referred by my doctor to meet with a dietitian?
While Foodsmart is doctor-recommended and your care team may refer you to a dietitian to work on a specific health goal, we make it simple to meet with a dietitian — by phone or video — without a doctor referral.
Will I be able to choose the registered dietitian I meet with?
When you schedule a nutrition coaching call, you’ll be able to select a dietitian to meet with at a time that works with your schedule. You can also choose to meet with a dietitian who speaks your preferred language and specializes in an area that matches your health and nutrition goals — like weight management, diabetes, or GI and digestive health.
Can a dietitian help me manage my health condition?
Whether you are managing a medical condition or food sensitivities, have a weight loss or fitness goal, or want help eating well on a budget, we can help. Foodsmart has step-by-step nutrition programs that offer individual guidance from a registered dietitian, plus tools and simple recipes that make it easier to create healthy habits for your specific health goals. You can join a nutrition program by scheduling a visit risk-free, and pay as low as $0 out of pocket with your health insurance.
Can my dietitian work with my existing care management team?
A registered dietitian is a wonderful addition to any care management team. They will work to understand your current medications, health history, and wellness goals, then develop a nutrition plan that can fit easily into your existing routine. And with convenient phone and video calls, you won’t need to commute to another appointment — you can meet from the comfort of home, or while you’re on the go.
