Nutrition Navigation

Expert Nutrition Support Built Around Your Life

Many people know what healthy choices look like. What often makes the difference is having personalized guidance, accountability, and support that fits into real life.

Healthier Texas Nutrition Navigation provides convenient virtual access to a Registered Dietitian who can help you build sustainable habits, navigate nutrition challenges, and work toward your health goals with confidence.

Whether you're managing a chronic condition, improving your eating habits, supporting a personal wellness goal, or simply looking for trusted nutrition guidance, Nutrition Navigation offers personalized support designed around your unique needs.

Available virtually across Texas.

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Why Choose Nutrition Navigation?

Meet virtually from anywhere in Texas

Work one-on-one with a Registered Dietitian

Receive personalized nutrition guidance tailored to your goals

Access ongoing accountability and support

Use a secure client portal and mobile app

Transparent self-pay pricing

No referral required

Evidence-based recommendations grounded in current nutrition science

Expert Guidance. Practical Solutions. Lasting Habits.

What is Nutrition Navigation?

Healthier Texas Nutrition Navigation provides affordable wellness support through evidence-based nutrition counseling and ongoing accountability.

Research consistently demonstrates that individualized nutrition counseling, lifestyle intervention, patient navigation, and ongoing follow-up support can improve glycemic control, reduce progression of chronic disease, strengthen self-management behaviors, and lower overall healthcare costs.

Our goal is to make professional nutrition support more accessible for Texans through convenient virtual services that fit into busy lives.

Who We Help

Nutrition Navigation is available to self-pay participants across Texas.

We work with a primarily adult population and welcome individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual identities, and family backgrounds.

This service may be beneficial for individuals who:

Want to improve their eating habits
Need accountability and support
Are managing diabetes or prediabetes
Have high blood pressure or high cholesterol
Want support with weight management
Need help understanding nutrition recommendations
Have recently received a health-related diagnosis
Feel overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition information
Have limited access to Registered Dietitian services in their community

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What You Can Expect

Our approach combines evidence-based nutrition counseling with compassionate, individualized support.

Participants can expect:

Personalized nutrition guidance grounded in the latest scientific research
Compassionate, individualized support tailored to unique needs
Collaborative partnerships built on trust and mutual respect
Culturally responsive care that recognizes and respects diverse backgrounds, traditions, and preferences
Empowering education that helps individuals make informed nutrition decisions
Ongoing support guided by established standards of care from intake through continued follow-up

Healthcare Provider Referrals

Healthcare providers may consider referring patients who:

Would benefit from lifestyle intervention support
Need additional nutrition education
Require ongoing accountability between medical visits
Have nutrition-related chronic conditions
Have limited access to local Registered Dietitian services
Would benefit from convenient virtual support between office visits

Interested in referring a patient?
Contact our team at nutrition@healthiertexas.org to learn more about referral options and how Nutrition Navigation can support your patients between visits.

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What to Expect

Services may include:

Nutrition assessment
Lifestyle review
Goal setting and action planning
Nutrition education and counseling
Stress reduction strategies
Social determinants of health screening
Food access screening
Review of available health indicators including A1C, BMI, and blood pressure when available
Ongoing accountability and follow-up support
Personalized wellness recommendations
Access to digital tools and resources

Your First Appointment

Your first appointment is a 60-minute session designed to help your Registered Dietitian understand your health history, nutrition habits, goals, and priorities.

During your first appointment, your Registered Dietitian may:

Review your health history
Discuss your nutrition habits and lifestyle
Review available health indicators when available
Identify barriers that may impact your health goals
Discuss food access and social needs
Establish goals and next steps
Create a personalized action plan
Our goal is to help you leave with clear next steps and a plan that feels realistic and achievable.

Healthier Texas Nutrition Navigation currently operates as a self-pay service.

Initial Nutrition Navigation Visit

60-minute appointment:$80

Includes a comprehensive review of health history, nutrition habits, goals, lifestyle factors, and development of a personalized action plan.

Follow-Up Visit

30-minute appointment: $45

Includes ongoing support, accountability, progress review, education, and goal refinement.

Payment is required at the time of scheduling.

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Health and wellness support should fit into your schedule, not the other way around.

All appointments are conducted virtually through a secure telehealth platform, allowing participants to connect with a Registered Dietitian from the comfort of home, work, or wherever is most convenient.

Stay Connected Between Appointments
Your support does not end when your appointment does.
Nutrition Navigation is designed to provide ongoing guidance, accountability, and access to resources between visits. Through the secure client portal and mobile app, you can:
- Schedule and manage appointments
- Complete forms and questionnaires
- Review personalized recommendations and resources
- Track goals, activities, and progress
- Receive appointment reminders and notifications
- Securely communicate with your Registered Dietitian
- Access important information and support between appointments

Whether you are working toward a specific health goal or building long-term healthy habits, your portal and mobile app help keep your nutrition journey organized, accessible, and connected.

Participant Requirements

Texas resident
Active email address
Internet access
Device capable of participating in video appointments

Phone appointments are not available.

Do I need a referral?
No referral is required to participate in Nutrition Navigation.

If you have recent laboratory results or information from your healthcare provider that you would like to discuss, you may choose to share them during your appointment.

Why should I work with a Registered Dietitian?
Registered Dietitians are food and nutrition experts trained to provide evidence-based nutrition counseling tailored to an individual's health conditions, lifestyle, goals, and preferences. They can help translate nutrition science into realistic strategies that support long-term health and wellness.

Who can participate?
Nutrition Navigation is available to self-pay participants across Texas.

We work with a primarily adult population and welcome individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual identities, and family backgrounds.

How are appointments conducted?
Appointments are conducted virtually through a secure telehealth platform through Practice Better.

Phone appointments are not available.

To participate, you will need:

An active email address
Internet access
A device capable of participating in video appointments

How do I get started?
Participants can schedule directly through Practice Better.

Once your appointment is scheduled, you will receive instructions to create your secure account, complete required forms, and prepare for your appointment.

Payment is required at the time of booking.

What happens during my first appointment?
Your first appointment is a 60-minute session designed to help your Registered Dietitian understand your health history, nutrition habits, goals, and priorities.

Your Registered Dietitian may:

Review your health history
Discuss your nutrition habits and lifestyle
Review available health indicators such as A1C, BMI, and blood pressure when available
Identify barriers that may impact your health goals
Discuss food access and social needs
Establish goals and next steps
Create a personalized action plan

Is Nutrition Navigation only for people with diabetes or chronic disease?
No.

Nutrition Navigation supports a variety of health and wellness goals, including healthy eating habits, disease prevention, lifestyle improvement, and overall wellbeing.

The service may be especially beneficial for individuals managing diabetes, prediabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, weight management concerns, or those seeking personalized nutrition guidance and accountability.

What can Nutrition Navigation help with?
Services may include:

Nutrition assessment
Lifestyle review
Goal setting and action planning
Nutrition education and counseling
Stress reduction strategies
Social determinants of health screening
Food access screening
Ongoing accountability and follow-up support
Personalized wellness recommendations
Access to digital tools and resources

Do you accept insurance?
Healthier Texas Nutrition Navigation operates as a private-pay service and does not bill or accept insurance directly.

Upon request, participants may receive an itemized invoice (superbill) that may be submitted to an insurance carrier for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

Coverage and reimbursement vary by plan and are not guaranteed. Participants are responsible for verifying eligibility with their insurance provider.

Can I use my HSA or FSA?
Nutrition counseling services may qualify for payment or reimbursement through a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), depending on individual plan requirements.

Participants should verify eligibility with their plan administrator.

How much does Nutrition Navigation cost?
Initial Nutrition Navigation Visit
60-minute appointment: $80

Follow-Up Visit
30-minute appointment: $45

Payment is required at the time of scheduling.

What if I live in a rural area or don't have access to a local Registered Dietitian?
Nutrition Navigation was designed to increase access to Registered Dietitian services across Texas.

If you reside in Texas and can participate in a virtual appointment, you can access services from anywhere in the state.

Is Nutrition Navigation available in Spanish?
Please contact our team at nutrition@healthiertexas.org for current language availability and accommodation options.

What happens if I need to cancel my appointment?
Appointments canceled with less than 24 hours' notice may be subject to a cancellation fee.

Missed appointments (no-shows) will be charged the full session fee.

If you have trouble logging in, navigating the portal, or joining a virtual session, these step-by-step resources can help:

Getting Started Video (Portal Walkthrough)
FAQ + Troubleshooting Guide
Virtual Appointment Instructions
Mobile App Setup Guide

If you still need support after reviewing these resources, email our team at nutrition@healthiertexas.org and someone will help you troubleshoot.

Download the Mobile App

Payment Policy
At Healthier Texas Nutrition Navigation, we are committed to providing personalized, evidence-based nutrition services with transparent pricing and no hidden fees.

Payment is due at the time services are rendered unless other arrangements have been made in advance. We accept major credit cards, debit cards, and Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) payment methods when eligible.

Insurance
Healthier Texas Nutrition Navigation operates as a private-pay practice and does not bill or accept insurance directly.

As a courtesy, we can provide an itemized invoice (superbill) upon request. Patients may submit this documentation to their insurance carrier for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

Reimbursement is not guaranteed and is determined solely by the patient's insurance plan and benefits.

Patients are responsible for verifying their own coverage, reimbursement eligibility, and any documentation requirements with their insurance provider.

HSA and FSA Accounts
Nutrition counseling services may qualify for payment or reimbursement through a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA), depending on the individual's plan requirements.

Patients are encouraged to confirm eligibility with their plan administrator.

Cancellation and No-Show Policy
Appointments canceled with less than 24 hours' notice will be subject to a cancellation fee.

Missed appointments (no-shows) will be charged the full session fee.

Patient Financial Responsibility
Patients are responsible for all fees associated with services received.

Any reimbursement received from an insurance carrier is between the patient and their insurer and does not affect the patient's financial responsibility to Healthier Texas.

By scheduling services, patients acknowledge that they have reviewed and agree to this Financial Policy.

Disclaimer
While many insurance plans, HSAs, and FSAs may cover nutrition counseling services, coverage and reimbursement vary by plan and are not guaranteed.

Questions?
If you have questions about Nutrition Navigation, scheduling, referrals, or technical support, contact our team at: nutrition@healthiertexas.org

Why Healthier Texas

Healthier Texas is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to improving health outcomes and increasing access to health resources for Texans.

Nutrition Navigation was created to help address barriers that prevent individuals and families from accessing personalized nutrition support. Through virtual services, evidence-based guidance, and ongoing accountability, we are working to make nutrition counseling more accessible, convenient, and impactful for communities across Texas.

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Nutrition Navigation

Expert Nutrition Support Built Around Your Life

Why Choose Nutrition Navigation?

Meet virtually from anywhere in Texas

Work one-on-one with a Registered Dietitian

Receive personalized nutrition guidance tailored to your goals

Access ongoing accountability and support

Use a secure client portal and mobile app

Transparent self-pay pricing

No referral required

Evidence-based recommendations grounded in current nutrition science

Expert Guidance. Practical Solutions. Lasting Habits.

What is Nutrition Navigation?

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