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Outpatient Nutrition Services

Our nutrition team provides services for patients with registered dietitians.

Group class appointments

Group class appointments are available on a variety of topics. You can self-refer to our programs or request a consult to be entered by your provider.

Healthy Teaching Kitchen

Classes focus on cooking skills, food safety, mindful cooking and eating, and planning-balanced meals through healthy cooking demonstrations and cook-along classes led by a registered dietitian.

Diabetes Self-Management Class

Classes focus on seven self-care behaviors: healthy eating, being active, monitoring, taking medicine, problem solving, healthy coping and reducing risks. 

Diabetes Self-Management Support Group

An opportunity to remain engaged in ongoing diabetes self-management.

Individual nutrition counseling

Registered dietitians provide guidance and tools on what to eat based on your medical condition. You can self-refer for an appointment or request a consult from your provider.

  • In-person individual appointments with a registered dietitian are available at:
    • William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
    • Madison VA East Clinic
    • Madison VA West Clinic
    • Rockford Clinic
  • Appointments via telephone, VA Video Connect or telehealth are available at all locations.

MOVE! Program

MOVE! is an easy to follow weight management program that encourages healthy eating behavior, increasing physical activity and promoting even small weight losses based on the latest in nutrition science. 

You can self-refer or request a consult from your provider. Veterans start with a MOVE! overview to learn about current offerings.

  • In-person individual appointments with a registered dietitian are available at:
    • William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
    • Madison VA East Clinic
    • Madison VA West Clinic
    • Rockford Clinic
  • Individual appointments via telephone, VA Video Connect (VVC) or telehealth are available at all locations.
  • Group classes (VVC and limited in-person)
    • Weekly- 16 week led by multidisciplinary team including a registered dietitian
    • Monthly Support Group- led by registered dietitian
  • Home TeleMOVE!
    • A 90-day weight management program that aligns with the core MOVE! curriculum
    • Weight management support is provided by a registered dietitian
  • Bariatric surgery
    • Discuss with your primary care provider who will enter a MOVE! consult.
  • MOVE! Coach Mobile App

Contact Us

If you have questions, call 608-256-1901 ext. 17387 or learn more at move.va.gov.

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