Jennifer Malchow RD, LDN
Dietitian-Nutritionist
999 N PLAZA DR SCHAUMBURG IL, 60173About
Dr. Jennifer Malchow practices Nutritional Medicine in SCHAUMBURG, IL. Dr. Malchow 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.
Education and Training
Dominican University Dietetics 2007
Provider Details
Treatments
- Weight Gain
- Weight Loss
- Eating Disorders
- Meal Plans
- Weight Management
Experience & Accolades
- Dietitian2014Portrait Health CentersDietitian
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1699 East Woodfield Road Suite 402 -Schaumburg, IL 60173Get Direction
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