Nutrition Counseling Services
Annie Bell, MS, RD, LD, SOWC’s registered dietitian, provides technical expertise, guidance, and support as you strive
toward your wellness goals. Nutrition services available at SOWC on Wednesday afternoons. Services available to our
patients, friends & family members - anyone over age 18 welcome!
Your Nutrition Counselor
Annie Bell, MS, RD, LD
» BS in Nutrition Science from Texas A&M – 1993
» MS in Nutrition from Texas A&M -1997
Experience as a Nutritional Counselor
The majority of my professional experience in the field of nutrition has been clinical in nature – providing outpatient medical
nutrition therapy to patients with chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.
I’ve enjoyed working in the community at health centers that primarily serve high-risk, low-income patients. I’ve spent several
years working with the WIC program in Texas and Missouri, counseling pregnant and breastfeeding women and helping them establish healthy
eating habits in their young children.
I enjoy variety in my work, and currently provide nutrition services at the Seven Oaks Women’s Center, Spectrum Athletic Clubs,
UTSA’s Campus Recreation Center and CentroMed’s WIC program. I’m passionate about exercise and love the outdoors. One of my
favorite activities is hiking with my husband, kids, and dog. Despite my thorough knowledge of the science of nutrition, I’ve
got an out-of-control sweet tooth!
I advocate a step-by-step, goal-oriented approach in achieving nutritional wellness and maintenance of a healthy body weight. My role in
this individualized process is to provide technical expertise, guidance, suggestions, and support, while facilitating the goal-setting
process.
I pay special attention to my clients' food likes/dislikes as well as their current lifestyles and habits as I assist them in making
appropriate, realistic, and attainable goals - aimed at LONG TERM SUCCESS!
I've had experience counseling individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and ages, as well as those with different diseases. Making
eating/exercise/lifestyle changes is not always an easy process to undertake, but with the right help, positive changes are possible,
and definitely worth the effort.
Eating a complete balanced diet while exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy weight can eventually become easy and
fulfilling, both physically and emotionally.
Nutrition Counseling Packages
Choose a nutrition counseling package that meets your needs.
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1 HR Diet Makeover
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2 HR Diet Makeover
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Total Nutrition Makeover
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“Let’s Do Lunch”
Weight Loss Group
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One 1-hr visit
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Two 1-hr visits
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One 1-hr visit
Three 1/2-hr visits
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8 meetings
(1/2 hr to 1 hr)
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A basic evaluation of current eating/lifestyle habits with suggestions for improvement based on your wellness goals.
A meal plan
or menu designed to meet your calorie & nutrition needs will be provided.
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The same as the 1 HR Diet Makeover with an extra hour/ visit to follow up on attainment of goals, review food diary and to
address questions/issues that arise after your first visit.
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An individualized package to thoroughly address your current nutrition challenges.
4 visits allow for accountability and more time to review food diaries, fine tune your meal plan, and address specific nutrition
concerns and questions.
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An 8 week program that features weekly weigh-ins and nutrition classes every other week (4 in all).
A menu plan and accompanying easy recipes will take the guesswork out of what and how much to eat and the weekly motivation and
email support will keep you heading toward your “feel great weight”.
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Interested in more information regarding diet and nutrition counseling? Please call (210) 692-9500
Nutritional Counseling Testimonials
“Annie is very friendly and a good teacher with plenty of good advice and support.”
“For the first time in my life, I learned how to eat right.”
“I actually lost more weight than I would have on my own.”
“I was motivated to get into shape and change my life.”
”Annie, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You gave me the tools to make the correct choices to lose this weight and give me
my life back - a healthier life. I feel strong and alive.”
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