Mahaska Health Partnership fulltime Dietitian Lea Rice has more than eight years of experience. She is passionate about teaching patients and their families how to make better food choices.

Lea received her Bachelors in Family and Consumer Science from the University of Tennessee at Martin. She had a special concentration in dietetics and completed an American Dietetic Association approved internship.

Lea says the best advice she can give people is portion control. She suggests measuring food to make sure the portion size is accurate. Eating off smaller plates and using portion size drinking glasses can also help.

Lea is a valuable resources available to consult with patients on an outpatient and inpatient basis. For an appointment with Lea, call 672-3303.