Weight Management

Medical Nutrition Therapy Consultation

The Nutrition Consultation will last roughly 45-60 minutes. This service is for staff, faculty and spouses/partners.

During the appointment you will most likely need to expand on certain parts of you nutrition questionnaire. From this information we will aim to identify nutritional and lifestyle factors that could be contributing to and/or underlying the symptoms and health conditions that you are experiencing. 

You’ll leave the appointment with a personalized and safe nutrition and lifestyle program that is evidence-based and tailored towards your very individual requirements. You will also receive a specialized meal plan and email support following your appointment to help monitor progress. A follow up appointment may be recommended by the dietitian.

Schedule an Appointment

Email the provider, Barbara Arntson, to schedule an appointment at Barbara@HealthyWeighsNutrition.com.

 

About the Providers

Barbara Arntson, MS, RDN, LRD - Registerd Dietitation and Exercise Physiologist

Barbara was raised on a small farm in rural Buxton, ND. She went to Concordia College in Moorhead, MN to receive her double BA in Food, Nutrition, & Dietetics and Exercise Science. She later went on to Iowa State University in Ames, IA to get her Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology. She also completed her dietetic internship while at Iowa State. She has worked for the United States Public Health Service in Alaska under the Surgeon General as a dietitian for the Diabetes Program. She is certified in Adult Weight Management by the ADA and certified in Motivating Interviewing. She is an avid runner, taking part in many 5K, 10K, ½ marathon, and marathon races. She has coached runners of every level, from junior high to collegiate level. “My passion is to help every person achieve their nutritional & exercise goals”. Barbara is married & has five children: Ethan, Elliot, Ella, Emelia, & Emmett

Ashley, RDN, LRD - Registered Dietitian

Ashley was born and raised in Bemidji, MN. She attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics. She completed various internships while in UND’s coordinated program. Some of her intern experience included working at CHI St. Joseph’s Weight Management Center in Park Rapids, MN where she participated in both inpatient and outpatient counseling. Ashley has a passion for providing accurate nutrition information in order to help clients set and reach their own goals. In her free time, she enjoys biking and coming up with new meals in the kitchen.

About Metabolic Testing

The Breath Test

Services include a breath test, 10 minute explanation of results, then a follow-up visit in 3 months, all provided by a registered, licensed dietitian.

The breathing test is an apparatus that is put over the mouth and nose and for 10 minutes while you sit.

Using a MetaCheck indirect calorimeter, the air you breathe out is analyzed to determine how much oxygen your body consumes which scientifically reveals your resting metabolic rate. After completing the test, you are given your Target Caloric Zone to ensure weight loss, maintenance or gain, depending on your needs. You will also be given personal strategies on how to maximize your metabolism from a registered, licensed dietitian.

Day of Metabolism Test

On the day of the metabolism test, participants should NOT exercise, have caffeine, or eat within 4 hours before the test. The testing will be provided at:

UND Wellness Center 
Room 111
801 Princeton St
Grand Forks, ND

All vehicles are required to have a parking permit/validation: Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m

Cost and Payment

The cost is reduced to $30 per participant and the remaining cost is subsidized by the Work Well program. Your insurance may cover the cost if you have a medical condition that qualifies. To inquire about insurance qualification, please email barbara@HealthyWeighsNutrition.com.You will need to pre-pay prior to your date of service by either PayPal or sending a check payable to:

Healthy Weighs Nutrition
18711 445th Ave NW
East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Schedule an Appointment

This service is for UND staff/faculty and spouses/partners only. 

SCHEDULE METABOLISM TESTING

About the Providers

Barbara Arntson, MS, RDN, LRD - Registerd Dietitation and Exercise Physiologist

Barbara was raised on a small farm in rural Buxton, ND. She went to Concordia College in Moorhead, MN to receive her double BA in Food, Nutrition, & Dietetics and Exercise Science. She later went on to Iowa State University in Ames, IA to get her Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology. She also completed her dietetic internship while at Iowa State. She has worked for the United States Public Health Service in Alaska under the Surgeon General as a dietitian for the Diabetes Program. She is certified in Adult Weight Management by the ADA and certified in Motivating Interviewing. She is an avid runner, taking part in many 5K, 10K, ½ marathon, and marathon races. She has coached runners of every level, from junior high to collegiate level. “My passion is to help every person achieve their nutritional & exercise goals”. Barbara is married & has five children: Ethan, Elliot, Ella, Emelia, & Emmett

Ashley, RDN, LRD - Registered Dietitian

Ashley was born and raised in Bemidji, MN. She attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics. She completed various internships while in UND’s coordinated program. Some of her intern experience included working at CHI St. Joseph’s Weight Management Center in Park Rapids, MN where she participated in both inpatient and outpatient counseling. Ashley has a passion for providing accurate nutrition information in order to help clients set and reach their own goals. In her free time, she enjoys biking and coming up with new meals in the kitchen.

Registration and Method of Payment:

Members will enroll/use the monthly pass for $44.95 per month. The pass includes 4 weeks of meetings and e-tools. (Don't forget you can get $150 in returns through Work Well for attending meetings).

The 4 weeks start on the date of purchase of the monthly pass. Monthly passes are purchased online. Payments can be made by credit, debit, Paypal, or pre-paid credit card. Checks and cash are not options. Weight Watchers will use a recurring automatic billing system therefore payments/memberships can only be cancelled on-line (or by calling or e-mailing Weight Watchers directly). Contact Andria Spaeth for more information about attendance requirements and $50 return at UND.

Work Well will offer a $50 return up to three times a year for each UND staff/faculty member who is enrolled and who meets the attendance criteria. Attendance through the entire meeting is required for 80% of meetings for 17 weeks from your start date in order to qualify. You will need to have your leader sign the attendance log and then you will need to submit to Work Well (Mail Stop 8365) in order to get your reimbursement processed. For example, if you buy your monthly pass by December 18, you will need to attend 14 of 17 weeks at any location until the week of April 8th in order to qualify for the return.

For first time enrollees, you will need to complete THIS W9 for your payment and submit it to the UND Accounting Services office, Mail Stop 8356.

We will update this section once a new instructor is hired.

Anyone is welcome and you can join at any time! 

Step 1: Cancel e-tools if you have a current account, or skip to Step 2.

• Call 866.204.2885 to cancel your current e-Tools accounts (if you are a current user at another location or on-line) before logging in to purchase a Monthly Pass through the At Work program.

Step 2: Online Registration

Go to: https://wellness.weightwatchers.com/employees/employeelogin.aspx

• On the left 1/2 of the screen, under EMPLOYER ID enter the following:
• Employer ID: 51263
• Employer Password: WW51263
• Then click Register.
• The Name of Employer: UNIV of ND will appear at the top. Proceed with personalizing your account.
• For the Workplace info, please enter one of the following for Workplace address:
• EERC, 15 North 23rd St.
• Enter North Dakota in the drop down box and 58202 as the zip code.
• You need to click the box, then click the NEXT button.
• The next page will have Attend Meetings and 58202. Press Go.
• * There is an error message that shows "Meetings at UNIV OF ND are not available yet". This will hopefully be fixed in the future. Go ahead and scroll down and click "Buy your Monthly Pass" next to one of the other locations.
• The next screen will show correctly with our name and correct rate: University of North Dakota-MP-Employee(51263) - CS MP. Costs of $44.95. The system may still have the old costs of $39.95, but will be updated. 
  
• Complete the Personalize your Account and press continue.
• Enter your payment details.
• You will finish below by Reviewing and Accepting the Subscription Agreement by checking the box and pressing Complete Sign Up.
• Keep a copy of your receipt. This will signify your first day in the UND Weight Watchers At-Work Program and bring it to your first meeting.

Step 3: Attend Meetings

You must attend the meetings (not just weigh-in) to be eligible for the $50 Work Well return. Contact Andria Spaeth at andria.spaeth@UND.edu for a copy of the Attendance Log to complete. Mail it to Work Well, Mail Stop 8365, after your 17th week to receive your $50 return. 

For questions or problems logging in please contact our customer service department team at 866.204.2885.