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Mrs. Tanna Smith Purvis R.D.,L.D.
Dietitian-Nutritionist | Nutrition, Renal
55 WHITCHER ST NE MARIETTA GA, 30060About
Dr. Tanna Purvis practices Nutritional Medicine in MARIETTA, GA. Dr. Purvis 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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- Maria Hock RD, LD55 WHITCHER ST NE MARIETTA GA 30060
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- Mrs. Margo J. Foster RD, LD140 VANN ST NE MARIETTA GA 30060
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