What is a Registered Dietitian? What can I expect out of my first appointment?

A Registered Dietitian (RD) — or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) — is a licensed healthcare professional who specializes in food, nutrition, and their impact on health. They are trained to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and help individuals manage or prevent a wide range of health conditions through diet.

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

  • Tailoring nutrition plans to treat chronic conditions such as:
    • Diabetes
    • Heart disease
    • Kidney disease
    • Gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., IBS, Crohn’s)
    • Cancer
    • Obesity and metabolic syndrome

Pediatric and Adolescent Nutrition

  • Supporting growth and development in children
  • Addressing feeding disorders, food allergies, and picky eating
  • Managing pediatric obesity or failure to thrive

Behavioral Health Nutrition

  • Nutrition support for individuals with:
    • Eating disorders (e.g., anorexia, bulimia, binge eating)
    • Depression or anxiety
    • ADHD, autism spectrum disorder
    • Substance use recovery

Preventive Health & Wellness

  • Promoting healthy eating patterns
  • Weight management
  • Sports nutrition
  • General wellness and lifestyle counseling

Specialized Diets and Conditions

  • Food allergies and intolerances (e.g., celiac, lactose intolerance)
  • Renal diets
  • Low FODMAP diet
  • Plant-based or therapeutic diets

What customers think of Sweet Nutrition

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Rockville Centre, NY

“Carlye is amazing!! During our first appointment, she really took the time to listen to all my questions and concerns and put together an individualized program for me that really works for my lifestyle. She is extremely thorough and very quick to respond if I have a question outside of our usual follow up appointment times. I have lost 53 pounds since I first started my appointments with Caryle and I am so grateful for her insights into helping me accomplish that goal! My only regret is not making that first appointment with her sooner! Highly recommend!”

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— MN

Oceanside, NY

“Carlye has been fantastic and has helped me take control over my relationship with food. I actively look forward to our meetings and would encourage anyone who’s looking to start their own nutrition journey to work with her.”

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— DR

I love working with Carlye. She is beyond devoted to her clients and knowledgeable in her domain.

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— LB, NYC

In addition to providing private nutrition counseling services, Sweet Nutrition NYC also offers consulting support through independent contracting in the following areas:

  • Nutrition Marketing & Communications
    Strategic messaging, content creation, and campaign support for health and wellness brands.
  • Nutrient Analysis & Menu Development
    Customized nutrient analysis and evidence-based menu planning for schools, healthcare, and food service operations.
  • Product Development
    Nutrition input on food and beverage product formulation, labeling, and positioning.
  • Supermarket & Retail-Based Nutrition Consulting
    In-store education, product guidance, and shopper engagement strategies to support consumer wellness initiatives.
  • School Wellness Programming
    Development and implementation of interactive nutrition education, staff training, and wellness events aligned with school and district health goals.

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