Group Video Visit Nutrition Class Offerings
Registration
Michigan Medicine patients: register for class by calling 734-615-0444 (please call Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4pm)
Non-Michigan Medicine patients: call registration to obtain a medical record number (MRN): 734-615-9931. Once an MRN is obtained, call 734-615-0444 to register.
All classes are video visits through the Patient Portal using the Zoom platform.
All courses are single-course offerings, unless noted with an asterisk (*) next to the course title.
Our insurance billing guidelines allow patients to only sign up for one class per day, but they are allowed to sign up for as many classes as they wish to in a week, month or year, as well as for multi-session classes. Patients may retake a single or multi session class as many times as needed.
Class Cost: A nutrition visit with a registered dietitian is a covered service for ~95% of patients. For the ~5% of patients whose insurance may not cover the charge, the out of pocket cost will be $14-$22. If a bill is received, it is most likely an error or due to a deductible issue. In this case, the patient should contact us to be referred to the Nutrition Supervisor, who will review the issue.
Adult Classes
All courses are instructed by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
Target audience: registration is for patients 18+ years of age. (all classes are 30 minutes unless otherwise noted)
Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition to Support your Immune System
Arthritis Anti-Inflammatory Myths and Facts
Foods and supplements that are reported to cause or reduce inflammation and pain. First Tuesday of the month. 1 pm. Instructor: Laura Tarnacki
Arthritis and Gut Health
The new link between joint health and the gut microbiome. New research and tips for improving gut health, specifically for osteoarthritis (OA) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients. Second Tuesday of the month. 1 pm. Instructor: Laura Tarnacki
Arthritis: Protein, Muscles, Bones and Aging
How aging and arthritis can affect bones and muscles. Protecting bones and muscles for better mobility and independence. Healthy sources or protein, including serving sizes and sample meal ideas. Third Tuesday of the month. 1pm. Instructor: Laura Tarnacki
Arthritis Nutrition Overview
Weight loss as evidenced-based treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA). Best approaches for reducing inflammation. Maintaining muscle mass and strength for the long term. Importance of physical activity for arthritis and resources for patients. Fourth Tuesday of the month. 1 pm. Instructor: Laura Tarnacki
Building Better Bones
Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes
For our Diabetes Courses specifically, a doctor referral is needed to attend classes. For more information on any of the Diabetes courses including class cost and registration, please call 734-998-2475. Various instructors or Diabetes Education Program staff lead the courses. Series of three classes meeting once a week virtually on Thursdays. Class series is held as needed. 3 pm - 4:30 pm.
Featured Food of the Month
A new, healthful and seasonal food, will be covered each month. Specific health benefits and preparation ideas for each food. Learn about oranges in January, dark chocolate in February, cabbage in March, etc. Second and fourth Mondays of the month. 1pm. Instructor: Melissa Shannon-Hagen
Figuring Out Fats
Different types of fats and the benefits of eating healthy fats. Second Thursday of the month. 2:30 pm. Instructor: Sarah Meyers
Gestational Diabetes
For our Diabetes Courses specifically, a doctor referral is needed to attend classes. For more information on any of the Diabetes courses including class cost and registration, please call 734-998-2475. Various instructors or Diabetes Education Program staff lead the courses. A one time class offered weekly on Tuesday. Follow up communication will occur between educator and patient until delivery. 8:30 am - 11 am.
Gout Friendly Diet
Healthy Eating, Healthy Weight
Healty Eating, Healty Weight CHECK IN
*Healthy Tips for Cancer Survivors (Eight Session Course)
*Kidney Essentials (Four Session Course)
Lowering the Pressure: Managing Hypertension with Lifestyle
Classes taught by cardiology RDNs (accepting primary care and cardiology hypertension referrals) as a result of Clinical Redesign. 3 class Virtual series; each provider offers a series for the first 3 weeks of the month. Tuesdays 9 am, Wednesday at 11 am, Friday at 1:30 pm.
LOW FODMAP - Nutrition Reintroduction Phase
The reintroduction phase is the second phase of the low FODMAP diet. This class reviews how to test high FODMAPs and find out which FODMAP groups trigger your symptoms. *Disclaimer: For information on starting a low FODMAP diet please meet one-on-one with a dietitian. We are not offering group classes teaching the low FODMAP diet elimination phase.
First Tuesday of the month at 1:30 pm (group is 60 mins); second Thursday of the month at 8 am (group is 60 mins); and fourth Thursday of the month at 8 am (group is 60 mins). Instructor: Emily Haller.
Second Monday of each month. 8 am (group is 60 mins). Instructor: Amanda Lynett
LOW FODMAP - Diet Personalization Phase
The personalization phase is the third and final phase of the low FODMAP diet approach. This class reviews how to use the information you learned during the the reintroduction phase to create a modified-FODMAP diet tailored to your unique tolerances. *Disclaimer: For information on starting a low FODMAP diet please meet one-on-one with a dietitian. We are not offering group classes teaching the low FODMAP diet elimination phase.
Second Thursday of the month; Fourth Wednesday of the month. Second Thursday of the month at 9:30 am (group is 60 mins); fourth Wednesday of the month at 8 am (group is 60 mins). Instructor: Emily Haller
First Wednesday of the month. 3 pm (group is 60 mins). Instructor: Amanda Lynett
Managing Kidney Stones with Diet
Identifying different types of kidney stones. The causes and risk factors of kidney stones. Interpreting the LithoLink results and formulating a nutrition plan to help reduce recurrent kidney stones. Second Monday of the month. 8 am. Instructor: Terrie Holewinski
Mediterranean Diet
Mindless Eating
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Nutrition and Fitness Course
This is a virtual, dietitian led, 12 week series dedicated to teaching nutrition and exercise for patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). There will be 6 weeks of nutrition classes and 6 weeks of beginner exercise classes, alternating each week. 12 week series on Wednesdays. Series dates: 1/4/2023 – 3/22/2023; 4/5/2023 – 6/21/2023; 7/5/2023 – 9/20/2023; 10/4/2023 – 12/20/2023. 5:30 pm. Instructor: Lorraine Bonkowski
Nutrition for Brain Health
Nutrition and PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
Plant Based Eating: Fundamentals
Plant Based Eating: Adding Beans to your Diet
Plant Based Eating: Adding Soy to your Diet
Plate It Up
Plate It Up - On the Go!
Prediabetes
The definition of prediabetes and what your lab values mean. Strategies to improve your blood sugar by balancing diet. Participants setting a goal based on presentation content. Meets weekly with various times and days. Instructors: all primary care RDNs
Reducing Added Sugars
Tackling Obstacles to Weight Loss
Type 1 Diabetes: Living with Diabetes
For our Diabetes Courses specifically, a doctor referral is needed to attend classes. For more information on any of the Diabetes courses including class cost and registration, please call 734-998-2475. Various instructors or Diabetes Education Program staff lead the courses. Series of three classes meeting once a week on Tuesday (virtually); series is held every other month. 5 pm - 7:30 pm.
Type 2 Diabetes: Living with Diabetes
For our Diabetes Courses specifically, a doctor referral is needed to attend classes. For more information on any of the Diabetes courses including class cost and registration, please call 734-998-2475. Various instructors or Diabetes Education Program staff lead the courses. Series of four classes meeting once a week on Monday (virtually) or on Wednesdays (in person at Domino's Farms); series is held every month except December. Monday 5 pm - 7:30 pm. Wednesday 9:30 am - noon.
Family Course Offerings
All courses are instructed by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
Target audience: registration is for patients of any age (all classes are 30 minutes unless otherwise noted)
Family Meal Planning
Planning delicious meals for adults, teens and children and finding foods that can be bought on a budget. Second Wednesday of the month. 1 pm. Instructor: Jennifer Montesi
Healthy Habits
12 healthy lifestyle habits, and how to get started by picking 1-2 habits to work on. Second Thursday of the month. 11 am. Instructor: Emilie Klemptner
Prenatal Nutrition: Nourishing Mom and Baby
Quick & Healthy Meal Prep
Simple Recipes, Simple Meals
Pediatric Course Offerings
All courses are instructed by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
Target audience: registration is for patients 0-18 years of age. Patient and/or caregiver may attend for the registered patient. (all classes are 30 minutes unless otherwise noted)
ARFID vs. Picky Eating: What's the Difference? What Can I Do?
A review of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and the differences between ARFID and picky eating management for adolescents to young children. The differences in approach and treatment to caring for children/adolescents with ARFID and picky eating. Usable strategies for caring for children/adolescents with ARFID. First Tuesday of the month. 3 pm. Instructor: Emily Bair
Fantastic Fats and Where to Find Them
Feeding Your 0-2 year old
Food Talk: Helping Kids Build Positive Relationships with Food
Food Talk 2.0 - Cooking Class
How to make quick, easy, delicious recipes that the whole family will enjoy. Help families decrease stress during mealtimes. Encourage joyful exploration of new food and how to build a healthy relationship between food and your body. This cooking demo is part of the Food Talk 2.0 Group Class Series. Second Tuesdays of the month. 4 pm. Instructor: Kacie Krol
FPIES Tips and Troubleshooting
The class will discuss ideas to help overcome obstacles associated with FPIES food trials, provide tips for offering balanced nutrition despite having a FPIES diagnosis and suggest creative ways to incorporate “safe” foods into your child’s diet along with connecting you to other family members who are dealing with the same diagnosis. Third Tuesday of the month starting in June 2023. 9 am. Instructor: Megan Jozefowicz
Got Milk? Everything You Need to Know about Milk and Milk Allergy After Age 1
Introducing Allergy Foods to Infants
Iron-Rich Foods for Your Growing Child
Is It Really Gluten-free? A Deeper Dive Into Label-Reading
A review of: Ingredients that contain gluten, including tricky/hidden sources. Gluten-free labeling and its definition. FALCPA (Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act) and allergen advisory statements. Third Thursday of the month. 3 pm. Instructor: Kiersten Waineo
*Picky Eaters Anonymous
Smart Snacking
To Blend or Not to Blend: An Introduction to Blended Tube Feedings
Tube Feeding Safety 101
Tube Feeding Weaning Guidelines/Expectations
What to expect during the tube weaning process, including: when a child is ready for tube weaning, types of processes for tube weaning, monitoring weight and height, and tips to promote oral intake during tube weaning. First Friday of the month. 12 pm. Instructor: Catherine Joppich
Vegetarian Diet for Children and Teens: A Beginner's Guide
Key considerations for children and teens eating a vegetarian diet. Identifying common nutrient deficiencies and ways to ensure adequate intake. Preparing nutrient dense meals and snacks, including plant-based protein sources. Second Tuesday of the month. 4:30 pm. Instructor: Leah Kulhanek