At Northern Heart Hospital, our Dietetics Services are dedicated to promoting optimal nutrition and supporting overall health for our patients. Led by registered dietitians, our team provides personalised nutrition assessments, counseling, and education to address individual dietary needs and medical conditions. Here’s what our Dietetics Services entail:

Nutrition Assessment

  • Comprehensive Evaluations: Our registered dietitians conduct thorough assessments of each patient’s nutritional status, taking into account medical history, dietary habits, and specific health goals.
  • Body Composition Analysis: We utilise advanced techniques to assess body composition, including measurements of body fat percentage, muscle mass, and metabolic rate.

Personalised Nutrition Counseling

  • Individualised Meal Planning: Based on the patient’s nutritional needs and preferences, our dietitians develop personalised meal plans that promote balanced nutrition and support overall health.
  • Specialised Diets: We provide guidance on specialised diets tailored to manage medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.

Nutrition Education

  • Disease-Specific Education: Our dietitians offer educational sessions to help patients understand how nutrition impacts their health conditions and how dietary modifications can improve outcomes.
  • Healthy Eating Tips: We provide practical tips and strategies for incorporating healthy eating habits into daily life, including portion control, meal timing, and grocery shopping guidance.

Nutritional Support and Monitoring

  • Nutrition Therapy: For patients with specific medical conditions or nutritional deficiencies, we offer targeted nutrition therapy to optimize health outcomes and support recovery.
  • Ongoing Monitoring: Our dietitians regularly monitor patients’ nutritional progress and make adjustments to their dietary plans as needed, ensuring that they receive the best possible care.

Collaborative Approach:

  • Patient-Centred Care: We prioritise patient preferences and values, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their dietary choices and health goals.
  • Patient Empowerment: We empower patients with the knowledge and skills they need to take control of their nutrition and make informed choices that support their long-term health goals.