{"id":812,"date":"2025-12-01T14:27:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T19:27:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthymebenefits.com\/aecom\/?page_id=812"},"modified":"2026-01-21T14:33:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T19:33:17","slug":"nutrition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/healthymebenefits.com\/aecom\/nutrition\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tNutrition\t<\/h1>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tNutrition Resources, Consultations and Workshops <br \/>with Monica Kelly, MS, RD, CDN, CNSC<br \/> Associate Health &amp; Well-being Manager and Registered Dietitian\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Are you challenged with a new medical diagnosis that requires a change in diet? Struggling with weight management? Confused over conflicting messages in the media about what to eat? Or, maybe you just want to talk &#8220;sense&#8221; with a dietitian?<\/p>\n<h3>Nutrition Consultations<\/h3>\n<p>One-on-one virtual or in-person sessions that focus on your personal nutrition and well-being goals. Available in Spanish or English.<\/p>\n<p>To schedule a free consultation, please email <a href=\"mailto:WellnessRD@Montefiore.org\">WellnessRD@Montefiore.org<\/a>. For more information or questions, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/montefiore.service-now.com\/esc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Employee Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<h3>Dietitian Workshops<\/h3>\n<p>Support your team&#8217;s self-care with a virtual or in-person workshop encouraging nutrition wellness. Programs include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assistance in selecting the most appropriate nutrition topic for your team.<\/li>\n<li>A 20-30 minute session with Q&amp;A (time permitting), led by our Associate Health &amp; Well-being Registered Dietitian in-person or via Zoom (employees will be encouraged to keep their camera on throughout).<\/li>\n<li>Time for all employees to schedule an individual nutrition consultation with the Associate Health &amp; Well-being Registered Dietitian as follow-ups.<\/li>\n<li>Topics can be combined and offered as a series or package of workshops over multiple weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To schedule a workshop, please email <a href=\"mailto:WellnessRD@Montefiore.org\">WellnessRD@Montefiore.org<\/a>. For more information or questions, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/montefiore.service-now.com\/esc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Employee Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\">Dietitian Workshop Topics<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\"  tabindex=\"0\"><i title=\"Expand\">Expand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Managing Pre-Diabetes to Avoid Progression<\/h4>\n<p>With the number of people being diagnosed with pre-diabetes, discover the power of nutrition and lifestyle changes.<\/p>\n<h4>Stress Eating<\/h4>\n<p>Recognize, accept, investigate, and nurture your emotional and stress eating, and leave the session feeling invigorated.<\/p>\n<h4>How to Improve Your Digestion<\/h4>\n<p>Are you wondering what to eat when nothing seems to settle well in your stomach? Should you be taking a probiotic? Should you be following the low FODMAP diet?<\/p>\n<h4>Eating for Energy<\/h4>\n<p>Learn how diet plays a role in a person&#8217;s energy levels, and how to identify possible nutrition-related causes that could be contributing to lower energy levels. Receive tips on how to increase your energy.<\/p>\n<h4>Debunking Destructive Nutrition Beliefs<\/h4>\n<p>Misinformation is ubiquitous in the media, but it is also passed down innocently through families. Shake off long-held beliefs and common myths about food, and replace them with improved attitudes and behaviors.<\/p>\n<h4>Meal Planning 101<\/h4>\n<p>Living life to its healthiest requires some amount of planning. This crash course introduces the concepts of meal planning and batch cooking. Recipes will be provided. Even the most advanced meal preppers may benefit.<\/p>\n<h4>Mindful Eating<\/h4>\n<p>Discuss what it means to eat mindfully, experience a &#8216;mindful eating&#8217; exercise, and leave with a plan to start incorporating mindful eating in your life.<\/p>\n<h4>The Advent of Weight Loss Pharmaceuticals<\/h4>\n<p>Join us for an introduction of GLP-1 receptor agonist pharmaceuticals and their use in people as an intervention for weight loss.<\/p>\n<h4>Nutrition for Women&#8217;s Health<\/h4>\n<p>Get the lowdown on current recommendations for women in different stages of life; including pregnancy, lactation and menopause.<\/p>\n<h4>Food-Mood Connection<\/h4>\n<p>More evidence is coming out about the relationship between the gut and the brain. Uncover current research on how nutrition affects mood, and the nutrition recommendations for improving it.<\/p>\n<h4>Healthy Swaps<\/h4>\n<p>Small changes can make big improvements to a person&#8217;s diet. Take home simple yet effective tweaks to improve the nutritional value of your meals and snacks while keeping you satisfied.<\/p>\n<h4>Nutrition for Burnout<\/h4>\n<p>HOT TOPIC! Nutrition is often overlooked, yet it is an important aspect in preventing and managing burnout. Uncover the nutrition connection to burnout, with all the evidence.<\/p>\n\t<h3>Weight Management Resources &amp; Benefits for Montefiore Employees<\/h3>\n<p>Explore the many tools, benefits, and support that HealthyME Associate Health &amp; Well-being offers that can help you achieve your healthy weight goals so you can do more of what matters to you.<\/p>\n<h4>Weight Management Peer Support Group<\/h4>\n<p>This group will help you create a lifestyle that supports your unique journey towards achieving a healthy weight and healthy lifestyle goals! Led by our Associate Health &amp; Well-being Registered Dietitian.<\/p>\n<h4>Omada Virtual Health Program<\/h4>\n<p>Employees currently taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss and also enrolled in a Montefiore health plan will participate in the Omada Virtual Health Program. This virtual lifestyle management program provides comprehensive and multidisciplinary support that can assist you in creating long-lasting results by combining your GLP-1 medication with lifestyle and behavioral changes.<\/p>\n<h4>Other Resources<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li>Guided Yoga Videos: A regular yoga practice can support your physical and emotional well-being, as well as your weight management goals. Associate Health &amp; Well-being has curated a selection of guided yoga videos for individual and team use. <a href=\"https:\/\/healthymebenefits.com\/aecom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Take-a-Break-with-Guided-Yoga-Sessions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the flyer \u2192<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Fitness Center Discounts: Get moving with exclusive discounted memberships for fitness facilities in the tri-state area. Available to all Montefiore employees. <a href=\"http:\/\/healthymebenefits.com\/aecom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/HealthyME-Fitness-Center-Discounts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the flyer \u2192<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To schedule an appointment, please email <a href=\"mailto:WellnessRD@Montefiore.org\">WellnessRD@Montefiore.org<\/a>. For more information or questions, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/montefiore.service-now.com\/esc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Employee Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<h3>Perinatal Nutrition Info<\/h3>\n<p>At Montefiore, our designated Baby-Friendly hospitals are committed to supporting parents in making informed, empowered choices. We encourage and support breastfeeding as part of optimal perinatal nutrition and offer a range of lactation and nutrition resources to help you on your journey. We also recognize that every family&#8217;s circumstances are unique, and there&#8217;s no one size fits all approach. Your feeding choice is personal, and we&#8217;re here to support you either way. If you have questions or concerns regarding breastfeeding nutrition, consult with a registered dietitian.<\/p>\n<p>MMC and AECOM associates can set up a free nutrition consultation by emailing <a href=\"mailto:WellnessRD@montefiore.org\">WellnessRD@montefiore.org<\/a>. For other questions and information, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/montefiore.service-now.com\/esc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Employee Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/healthymebenefits.com\/aecom\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/12\/HealthyME-Perinatal-Nutrition-Flyer_2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For other helpful resources, view the Perinatal Nutrition flyer \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tNew Hire, New to Benefits or Looking for Current Year Benefit Information?\t<\/h3>\n\t<h4>Find Benefits Summaries, Medical Comparisons and More<\/h4>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/healthymebenefits.com\/aecom\/new-hire\/\">New Hire or New To Benefits page<\/a> to access information about your benefits offerings for 2026.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/healthymebenefits.com\/aecom\/new-hire\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nutrition Nutrition Resources, Consultations and Workshops with Monica Kelly, MS, RD, CDN, CNSC Associate Health &amp; Well-being Manager and Registered Dietitian Are you challenged with a new medical diagnosis that&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-812","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthymebenefits.com\/aecom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/812","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthymebenefits.com\/aecom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthymebenefits.com\/aecom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthymebenefits.com\/aecom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/healthymebenefits.com\/aecom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=812"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/healthymebenefits.com\/aecom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/812\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":978,"href":"https:\/\/healthymebenefits.com\/aecom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/812\/revisions\/978"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/healthymebenefits.com\/aecom\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=812"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}