Nutrition
Nutrition counselling is designed to provide clients with nutritional guidance and support. All nutritional evaluations and counselling sessions are conducted by a registered dietitian or a dietetic intern overseen by a registered dietitian. Registered dietitians are licensed by the Ordre professionnel des diététistes du Québec (OPDQ) and are members of Dietitians of Canada. Receipts are provided for medical insurance and income tax purposes.
Nutritional services with our registered dietitian
Receive personalized support and guidance from a registered dietitian and a team of Dietetic interns. We can help you achieve various nutritional goals, including achieving a healthy weight, building lean muscle mass, adopting a plant-based diet, managing blood sugar levels, and improving heart and digestive health, and more.
Our dietitian is available on Thursdays from 12 pm to 5 pm and Fridays from 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm. To register, please visit the front desk. If you require additional appointment times, please contact the dietitian at perform.nutrition@concordia.ca. Prices are listed below.
Nutrition Services
| Individual services (Prices do not include taxes) | Students / Seniors / Members | Public |
|---|---|---|
Initial Nutrition Assessment (60 mins) Includes a careful review of dietary habits, health goals, challenges, lifestyle factors, medical history, dietary supplements, and medication use. Clients receive a short summary of the initial appointment through email, which includes specific goals and habits established collaboratively with the dietitian. |
$98 | $102 |
Follow-up nutritional appointments (30 mins) Clients discuss progress on specific goals and habits established collaboratively with the dietitian during the initial nutrition assessment. |
$49 | $51 |
Follow-up nutritional appointments (45 mins) This option is suitable for clients who require additional time with the dietitian to discuss their progress on specific goals and established habits. |
$81 | $85 |
Food journal monitoring and feedback (Add-on item for 45 min. Nutrition follow-up appt.) Analysis of a 3-day food journal on Keenoa, an online food journal application, and a personalized Nutrient Intake Report including: total kcal, protein, carbohydrate, fat, saturated fat, trans fat, omega-3, cholesterol, fibre, alcohol, selected vitamins and minerals. Your nutrient intake will be compared to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) to determine if you are getting enough nutrients for your age, gender, activity level, and health condition (if applicable). The dietitian will review the results and discuss dietary recommendations for you. |
$32 | $35 |
Comprehensive Individual Nutrition Package (2.5 hours over 1-2 months) Option 1: one 60-minute initial nutrition assessment + two 45-minute follow-up nutritional appointments + one food journal monitoring feedback (value of $30 each) Option 2: one 60-min initial nutrition assessment + three 30-minute follow-up nutritional appointments + one food journal monitoring feedback (value of $30 each) |
$276 | $290 |
| Group services: Nutrition presentations and cooking classes are available upon request. Prices may vary. For more information, please contact us at perform.nutrition@concordia.ca |
| Cancellation Policy: Appointments must be cancelled 24 hours before the appointment. A fee of $25 will be applied to reschedule a cancelled appointment. |
Group Cooking Workshops
What is included in in each cooking workshop?
Each cooking workshop includes a 30-minutes presentation and a 1-hour cooking session.
What do I need to bring?
Bring containers to take your food home.
Fees
- Students/Seniors/Members: $40 + tax per workshop
- Public: $45 + tax per workshop
| Workshops |
|---|
Eating well for weight and health – This workshop aims to share some strategies that can help you eat well for your weight and health. Together we will explore reasons behind why we eat, talk about how to make healthy choices, and share meal planning tips. Friday, January 26th, 2024, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM Recipes: Tofu Scramble with kale + sweet potato fries |
Vegetarian Diets: Things You Need to Know – This workshop aims to debunk a few myths surrounding vegetarian diets, address key nutrients of concern and share tips to include more vegetarian foods in our diet. Friday, February 23rd, 2024, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM Recipes: Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas + Tofu Nuggets |
Healthy Eating for Heart Health – This workshop aims to introduce a few specific diets that can help protect your heart health and share tips on how to pick heart healthy choices for your meals and snacks. Friday, March 29th, 2024, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM Recipes: Moroccan inspired stew + Tuna mozzarella stuffed Roma Tomatoes |
Type II Diabetes Prevention – This workshop aims to debunk a few myths around Type II Diabetes, help you understand how foods affect blood sugar levels, and highlight several key strategies for healthy eating. Friday, April 26th, 2024, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM Recipes: Chicken Wheat Berry Salad + Cheesy Egg Veggie Bites |
Note: Workshops are offered in English. Workshops in French can be available upon request.
Make an appointment
Nutrition reception
514-848-2424, ext. 2829
For more information
perform.nutrition@concordia.ca
Registration, required forms and booking available at the School of Health's basement reception.
Receipts are provided for medical insurance and income tax purposes.
