Nutrition Services
Nutrition Services
Nutrition Services at The Health Center
The Nutrition Counseling/Coaching service consists of the RDN offering clients support, encouragement and guidance in reaching general healthy eating and wellness goals. The RDN will help you break down your nutrition goal into manageable steps and offer ongoing support and accountability.
- Meal planning, shopping, and cooking
- Sports and performance nutrition
- Specialized diets (Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Vegan, etc.)
- Weight management
Please note this service does not include Medical Nutrition Therapy. If you have nutrition-related health issues such as diabetes, digestive diseases, major food allergies, eating disorders, etc., please refer to the Medical Nutrition Therapy services above.
Insurance is accepted and will be filed by the Health Center.
If your insurance does not cover nutrition therapy, a cash payment option is available:
Initial Assessment (60 minutes) — $75
Follow-up Session (30 minutes) — $45
Teams/Groups up to 30 athletes/attendees: $250
Additional athletes/attendees above 30: $5 per person
Sports Nutrition Team Presentations
The Registered Dietitian is available to speak to teams about general healthy eating guidelines, weight management, nutrition needs for sports performance, meal planning and timing, recovery nutrition, and hydration. Presentations are one hour.
Nutrition & Wellness Presentations
The Registered Dietitian is available to speak to groups about general healthy eating guidelines, meal planning and cooking, and healthy eating behaviors. Other topics may be available upon request. Presentations are one hour.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) — $20
An overall assessment of electrolytes, liver and kidney function, blood sugar and protein status.
Complete Blood Count (CBC) — $15
A detailed assessment of the health of blood cells, their ability to carry oxygen and fight infection, and to diagnose anemia.
Nutrient Deficiencies:
Vitamin D — $59
Vitamin B12 — $22
Ferritin (Iron) — $29
Sports Nutrition Panel — $145
(includes: CMP, CBC, Vitamin D, Ferritin (Iron), Vitamin B12)
Becca Puffer is a Registered Dietitian with a Masters of Public Health Nutrition from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She began her career teaching children about healthy eating and physical activity. Since then, she has worked with individuals and groups to educate and counsel those managing pre-diabetes and diabetes, weight loss surgery, obesity, cancer, eating difficulties, heart disease, food allergies and intolerance, digestive issues, and general healthy eating. With over 15 years’ experience, Becca understands how diet and nutrition can influence chronic disease, health and quality of life. Her passion is to help you make long-term changes that improve your health and work for your lifestyle!
Contact Information
Valparaiso University Health Center
Promenade East Building
55 University Drive, Suite 102
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Insurance: 219.464.5400
Fax: 219.464.5410