Mrs. Virginia Anne Pelegrin MPH,LDN,RD
Dietitian-Nutritionist
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR HAMMOND LA, 70403About
Dr. Virginia Pelegrin practices Nutritional Medicine in HAMMOND, LA. Dr. Pelegrin 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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