Nutrition Services

Due to increased precautions surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus), Huntsman Cancer Institute is upholding its commitment to keeping you and others safe. Many services are available both on-site and through a virtual web-based platform or on YouTube and Facebook. Please call 801-587-4585 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

How can a dietitian help people with cancer?

Dietitians play a key role on your health care team by helping you get the best nutrition possible. Good nutrition helps your body handle cancer treatments better and with fewer side effects. Our registered dietitians are experts in cancer nutrition and make recommendations based on proven research. They can help you with a variety of nutrition topics, including:

Finding the foods your body needs
Coping with side effects such as lack of appetite or trouble swallowing
Getting to a healthy body weight
Finding answers about vitamins and supplements
Guidelines for cancer prevention after treatment

Nutrition counseling is free of charge to HCI patients.

How Do I Make an Appointment?

Call 801-587-4585 to make an appointment for a nutrition counseling session. Appointments are available Monday through Friday:

In person at HCI’s Linda B. and Robert B. Wiggins Wellness and Integrative Health Center located on the first floor of the cancer hospital
Over the phone
Through telemedicine

Suggestions to Help Manage Common Side Effects

Some cancer treatments can make it hard to eat. You may have nausea. You may feel too tired to make meals. Foods may taste different. You may have questions about what to eat during and after cancer treatment. Here are some fact sheets that will help you manage these common side effects.

For more information, or for specific nutrition-related questions, call the Linda B. and Robert B. Wiggins Wellness and Integrative Health Center at 801-587-4585.

Programs

Cooking Classes and Recipes

The Good Life Kitchen Cooking Class Series teaches you to prepare nutritious foods that improve health and wellbeing. Participants enjoy samples of delicious recipes.

Classes are held the last Tuesday of every month from 11:00 am-12:30 pm at the Harmon's at 4675 Holladay Blvd E, Holladay, UT 84117. Cost is $8 per person.

Call 801-587-4585 to register.

Good Life Kitchen Recipes

NEW You Program

The NEW You program focuses on nutrition, exercise, and wellness. Using the latest research, we help you learn to eat better, be more active, and lose weight. Join us to change your lifestyle behaviors, see real results, and become a new you! Contact us at 801-213-8284.

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