March is National Nutrition Month. Proper diet and exercise are essential to perform at our best and sustain optimal health.

SIU SOM is fortunate to have five registered dietician nutritionists (RDNs) on campus: Erin Paris and Melissa Nicol, OB/GYN; Sibyl Cox, Pediatrics; and Cheryl Burns and Sara Lopinski in the Division of Endocrinology.

The top 10  reasons to consult with an RDN:

1. You have diabetes, cardiovascular problems or high blood pressure.

2. You are considering gastric bypass surgery.

3. You have digestive problems.

4. You’re pregnant or trying to get pregnant.

5. You need guidance for breastfeeding your baby.

6. Your teenager has issues with food and eating healthfully.

7. You need to gain or lose weight.

8. You’re caring for an aging parent.

9. You want to eat smarter.

10. You want to improve your performance in sports.

Click here to view the entire “top 10” list in more detail.