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Nutrition and Food Services

Nutrition and Food Services provides comprehensive and innovative nutrition and food service programs for our Veterans. We strive to align with the Whole Health and Healthy Living Team programs to improve the overall health and well-being of the Veterans we serve.

Nutrition Classes at VA Portland are free and offered virtually and (when able) in person.

Learn about all VA Portland's nutrition classes!

Food Services

Portland

Hospitalized Veterans enjoy made-to-order meals from our room service menus that are prepared by our culinary-trained chefs.   Mealtimes are not scheduled so Veterans may call a food service ambassador during select hours to order a freshly prepared meal throughout the day or schedule a meal in advance for delivery at a later time.

Vancouver

Residents of Community Living Center (CLC), Comprehensive Rehabilitation Unit (CRU), and Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Programs (RRTP) also enjoy Veteran-centered dining with our restaurant-style service in the CLC and selective menus in other areas.  The open kitchen concept in the center of CLC enhances the homelike environment as the aromas of freshly cooked meals flow throughout the hallways.

Clinical Nutrition Services;

Inpatient Services

Dietitians in the acute care setting work closely with the healthcare team to ensure Veterans are nutritionally supported during their hospital stay.

Outpatient Services

Dietitians in our outpatient clinics help Veterans meet their health goals with nutrition counseling and education.

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Appointment options

  • Face to face (one on one or group)
  • Phone
  • VA Video Connect (VVC)

How do I schedule an appointment?

  • Our clinics are self-referral
  • Call our scheduling line at 503-273-5112 to make an appointment
  • Dietitian/Nutritionists are also available via MyHealtheVet secure messaging;  @Dietitians/Nutritionists_VAPortlandHCS

  • Nutrition and Food Services (NFS) develops and provides comprehensive evidenced based nutritional services for our Veterans and their families across VHA’s health care facilities.

  • VA Portland offer many virtual and in-person classes for Veterans including Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK) Cooking, Diabetes Prevention, Heart Healthy classes, Mediterranean Diet, Exploring Plant-Based Eating, Whole Health Introduction to Food and Drink, Nutrition and Chronic Pain, Mindful Eating

  • The best way to manage your weight is to eat smart and be physically active. MOVE!® is a national weight management program that helps Veterans lose weight, keep it off and improve their health. MOVE!® is a comprehensive lifestyle intervention that focuses on health and wellness through nutrition, physical activity, and behavior change.

  • See many various videos on cooking healthy.

  • Helping Veterans stay well and well-informed.

  • The Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is designed to: Provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey and herbs. Increase the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities through farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agricultural programs. Aid in the development of new and additional farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community support agricultural programs.

  • Stretch your SNAP benefits by shopping for fresh foods at your local matching farmers market!

  • Lists markets that feature two or more farm vendors selling agricultural products directly to customers at a common, recurrent physical location

  • VA Portland can help you with your weight loss and health goals through weight management classes, medication and surgery.

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