Nutrition at Your Fingertips - From Cooper Clinic Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
Community Nutrition Classes
Our Community Nutrition Classes are designed to make the latest nutrition and health research practical and easy to understand. The four weekly virtual classes are led by Cooper Clinic registered dietitian nutritionists who break down complex information into real-life strategies you can apply right away. You gain the knowledge and tools needed to build healthier habits that last.
Heart Health & Longevity: The Power of Proper Nutrition
Instructor: London Robinson, MCN, RDN, LD
The course is designed to support individuals in improving their cardiovascular health through practical, evidence-based dietary and lifestyle strategies. The program focuses on key topics such as:
- Cholesterol and blood pressure management through nutrition
- Heart-healthy eating patterns (including the Mediterranean Diet approach)
- Weight management and portion control
- Reading food labels and making sustainable choices for long-term success
- Navigating the relationship between inflammation and heart health
Tailored to meet individuals where they are on their health journey, the weekly interactive sessions provide actionable tools, resources for meal ideas and support to help participants implement meaningful changes.
Week 1: Heart Health & Myth Busting
- Understand the foundations of heart health and what defines a healthy heart.
- Build confidence with key medical terms, including atherosclerosis, heart disease and LDL cholesterol.
- Identify your personal risk factors for cardiovascular disease including family history, lifestyle habits and nutrition choices.
- Leave with clear, realistic action steps you can start implementing right away to improve heart health.
Week 2: Blood Pressure
- Understand what sodium is and how it affects blood pressure and heart health.
- Recognize how lifestyle factors—including physical activity, sleep, stress and alcohol—impact blood pressure.
- Learn practical strategies to reduce sodium intake without sacrificing flavor.
Week 3: Healthy Weight and Mediterranean Diet
- Learn how the Mediterranean diet supports a healthy weight and promotes heart health.
- Discover why this lifestyle is associated with long-term health and wellness.
- Incorporate Mediterranean diet principles into your daily routine in simple, practical ways.
Week 4: Inflammation
- Understand the role chronic inflammation plays in overall health and well-being.
- Explore lifestyle habits that can help reduce inflammation, increase energy and support long-term health.
- Gain practical strategies and actionable tips you can start using right away to feel better, move better and live better.
London Robinson, MCN, RDN, LD
London Robinson, a Cooper Clinic Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, has a passion for empowering patients with nutrition knowledge and encouraging them to prioritize their relationship with food first. Prior to joining Cooper Clinic, she worked in the endocrinology clinic at Children’s Medical Center Dallas and began her career at a private practice focused on women’s health and weight management.
What is Cooper Clinic?
It's easier to maintain good health than to regain it once it's lost.
Through our renowned preventive exam, Cooper Clinic provides patients with an individualized, in-depth picture of their health, action plan to improve and test results-all in one day. Our board-certified physicians offer a broad range of medical services including medical exam and counseling, lab analysis, cardiovascular screening, CT scan, skin cancer screening and nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian nutritionist. Founded in 1970 by Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is one-on-one nutrition counseling included?
No. The Nutrition Video Presentations are pre-recorded and present general education about select topics. The Community Nutrition Classes are virtual small group classes that allow for Q&A via chat as well as follow-up questions to the presenting dietitian via email. However, personalized nutrition guidance is not provided.
To learn more about our one-on-one nutrition counseling session, schedule a nutrition consultation with a Cooper Clinic registered dietitian nutritionist.
Will I receive a meal plan or meal ideas?
Educational handouts will be provided to supplement the video presentations and virtual classes. The handouts vary by topic but could include meal ideas, grocery lists and more.
What if I have questions about content presented?
For more information on our content please book a nutrition consultation here and receive 10% off your first session.
Does Cooper Clinic Nutrition offer in-person courses?
No, only on-demand lectures and virtual small group classes are offered currently. For an individualized nutrition consultation, visit cooperclinicnutrition.com.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, HSA/FSA is accepted.
What is the difference between a registered dietitian nutritionist and just a nutritionist?
All dietitians are nutritionists, but not all nutritionists are dietitians.
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) is a legally protected title for a food and nutrition expert. Rigorous training and education, including a master’s degree, is required as of 2024. Their training includes 1,200 hours of supervised practice through an approved Dietetic Internship and passing a national exam. Credentials are upheld by a required amount of continuing education hours.
If I cannot make one of the sessions, do I get my money back?
Sessions will be recorded and sent after all four sessions are complete. They will be available for viewing for one (1) week after the last session.
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Disclaimer: These courses are meant for general education, not to manage disease states. Please refer to your primary care provider for your personal recommendations.
