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Telehealth for nutrition care and services

Introduction to telehealth for nutrition care and services

Telehealth for nutrition care and services enables providers to deliver personalized care to individuals. It helps them prevent disease by encouraging patients to maintain a healthy diet and physical activity.

Telehealth for nutrition care is often referred to as tele-nutrition. Tele-nutrition employs a wide array of innovative technologies. This may include video conferencing, phone calls, wearable devices, and mobile health applications.

This best practice guide is for health care professionals. It includes tools and strategies for effective use of telehealth when providing nutrition care.