Diet and Weight Loss Programs from Baptist Nutrition Center

If you’re looking to lose weight and improve your health, it’s important to find the plan that will work best not only for losing weight, but keeping it off. All of our programs are designed to safely jump-start your weight loss, while providing you the tools to maintain it.

Our team of medical professionals combines nutrition education, behavior modification, exercise instruction and group support for a comprehensive, proven approach to weight loss. This medically monitored program teaches you the skills needed to achieve and keep a healthier weight.

Some insurance plans provide coverage for programs at Baptist Nutrition Center. We recommend you contact your insurance provider to find out if benefits apply to you.

Weight Loss Plans at Baptist
New Directions (Very Low Calorie Diet)
Program Features:

• Rapid weight loss of 2-5 pounds per week
• Use of New Directions® medically formulated, very low calorie, low-carbohydrate, high-protein meal replacement beverages. These meet 100% of RDA, with no additional vitamins or minerals needed.
• Weekly medical monitoring provided by professional staff
• Development of new eating, exercise, and lifestyle behaviors through weekly group meetings led by licensed professional staff
• Transition phase designed to gradually guide you back to a healthy diet and help you maintain your weight loss
• Weight maintenance program offering monthly support sessions and access to New Directions products to help you prevent weight gain
• Use of the Baptist Healthplex (Jackson and Madison) and access to personal trainers

Qualifications:

• You must be 18 years of age or older
• Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater
• This program is not recommended for people with Type 1 Insulin Dependent Diabetics

New Directions (Low Calorie Diet)
This program is designed for adults and teenagers wanting to lose a moderate amount of weight. It is a less aggressive plan than our Very Low Calorie Diet, but you still get great results! Our licensed, registered dietitians and licensed professional counselors will provide you with one-on-one counseling as well as group classes to help you achieve the weight loss results you desire.

Program Features:

• Moderate weight loss of up to 2 lbs. per week (varies with activity level)
• Weekly check-in and group sessions on behavior modification, nutrition and exercise led by licensed professionals.
• Use of New Directions medically formulated, very low calorie, low-carbohydrate, high protein meal replacement beverages along with a personalized flexible meal plan.
• Customized menu plans with recipes and eating-out options
• Weight maintenance program offering monthly support sessions and access to New Direction products to help prevent weight gain
• Use of Baptist Healthplex (Jackson & Clinton) and access to personal trainers
  

Your Next Step
When you attend a FREE information session, we can answer all of your questions and assist you in choosing the program that is right for you. You may register by calling either of our convenient locations:

Jackson 1190 North State St. Suite – 204 Jackson, MS 39202 601-973-1624

Madison 401 Baptist Dr. Suite - 206 Madison, MS 39110 601-856-6459

Compare Our Track Record
Why choose Baptist’s Nutrition Center? Our comprehensive program offers what no other diet pill or spa can: years of success, with the trusted name of Baptist standing behind everything we do. Be careful when choosing a program. Click here to take a closer look at the claims of some other available diet plans.

Still have questions about Baptist Nutrition Center? Want to find out about specials and promotionals for the month? Use the "Contact Us" link at the top of this page to email your questions. Or call the Baptist Nutrition Center at 601-973-1624 (Jackson) or 601-856-6459 (Madison).

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