Rita G. Walker MS, LDN, RD
Dietitian-Nutritionist
111 MOSSY OAK DR WEST MONROE LA, 71292About
Dr. Rita Walker practices Nutritional Medicine in WEST MONROE, LA. Dr. Walker has received an education on and advises people on matters of food and nutrition, considering how they both impact health. Nutritionists? help patients choose the right things to eat, help them plan menus, and advise them on the health effects of certain foods. Nutritionists assess a patients current dietary habits and needs, educate them on healthy eating habits, follow up to ensure the menus are working, and write reports that document a patients progress.
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