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Short answer: Yes — several national telehealth weight‑loss programs that prescribe GLP‑1s (including tirzepatide/Zepbound in locations where it’s available) also include dietitian support. Examples to check first:
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Found (found.co) — Offers GLP‑1 care (semaglutide/tirzepatide) plus an integrated care team that includes registered dietitians for personalized meal plans and nutrition counseling. Good if you want structured RD-led support alongside medication management.
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Real (getreal.com) — Virtual weight‑loss clinic that provides anti‑obesity medications and pairs them with nutrition coaching and meal planning; they advertise access to credentialed dietitians/nutritionists as part of the program.
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Profile by Sanford (profileplan.com) — Hybrid/virtual medical weight‑loss program widely known for its medically supervised plans and registered dietitians; they prescribe anti‑obesity meds where appropriate and include RD counseling as core of the program.
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Ro / Roman (ro.co) — National telehealth company that offers GLP‑1 weight‑loss services; their programs include nutrition support and coaching (confirm whether an RD is assigned on your plan).
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Hims & Hers (hims.com / hers.com) — Offers virtual weight‑loss/GLP‑1 services and a care plan with nutrition/behavioral support; verify whether that includes a registered dietitian versus a health coach in your state/plan.
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PlushCare (plushcare.com) — Telehealth primary‑care and specialty weight‑loss services; they offer integrated programs with clinicians plus nutrition coaching and can refer/connect you with RDs as part of treatment.
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Forward (forward.com) — Tech‑enabled primary care clinics (virtual + in‑person) with dietitians and clinicians who manage weight‑loss medications and nutrition plans.
Important notes:
- Availability of Zepbound (tirzepatide) varies by state, provider, and current formulary; some programs prescribe semaglutide more commonly. Always confirm with the program whether they specifically prescribe Zepbound.
- “Dietitian support” can mean different things: some programs include RD visits in the base price, others offer RDs as add‑ons or use health coaches instead. Ask whether the nutrition provider is a registered dietitian (RD/RDN) and what’s included.
- If you tell me your state or whether you want only virtual national providers, I can look up the best current options and how they handle Zepbound + RD access.