Abstract
ABSTRACT People seeking substance use disorder (SUD) treatment could benefit from nutrition services, including nutrition education, addressing common concerns like malnutrition. This cross-sectional study assessed the inclusion of nutrition education and registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) at SUD treatment facilities in New Mexico (NM). Of 80 eligible facilities identified via SAMHSA’s online database in 2020, 18 (23%) completed a survey. Eight (44%) offered nutrition education that reinforced basic or essential nutrition-related knowledge; just one (6%) had an RDN. Most NM SUD treatment facilities do not offer nutrition education, but nutrition education/counseling provided by an RDN should be considered in comprehensive SUD treatment.
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