Clinical Services:

• Ensuring that inpatients and their companions receive adequate and balanced nutrition.
• Preparing personalized diets for inpatients based on their treatment and eating habits.
• Ensuring that meals are prepared and distributed in a clean, hygienic manner according to patients’ dietary needs.

Outpatient Services:

• Providing dietary education to individuals recommended for a diet plan, especially for pregnancy nutrition, weight monitoring, and gestational diabetes.
• Creating personalized nutrition programs for individuals looking to lose weight, considering factors such as height, body weight, age, and physical activity levels.
• Conducting routine follow-ups to ensure adherence to the nutrition program.
• Offering guidance on balanced nutrition for maintaining a healthy and active life.
• Assisting male clients with outpatient nutrition consultations.

Weight Loss Program:

• Conducting blood tests for weight loss patients and having results evaluated by doctors.
• Using body composition analysis devices to assess fat, protein, water, muscle, and bone mass.
• Creating personalized nutrition programs.
• Performing regular body measurements at each check-up as part of the treatment process.

Areas of Service in Our Outpatient Clinic:

• Obesity and weight management
• Weight gain
• Nutrition and weight control during pregnancy
• Nutrition in gestational diabetes
• Nutrition during the postpartum period
• Weight control in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Adolescent nutrition
• Nutrition during menopause
• Nutrition for conditions such as diabetes, coronary heart diseases, hypertension, gastrointestinal disorders (IBS, diarrhea, constipation), liver and gallbladder diseases

Institutional Nutrition Services:

• Ensuring that all food and beverages received by the hospital comply with quality management standards.
• Planning menus and preparing meals under hygienic conditions, following standard recipes and patient diets.
• Monitoring and evaluating meals at every service by our dietitian.

Nutrition and Dietetics Department

The Nutrition and Dietetics Department is committed to promoting healthy living and preventing diseases by fostering balanced nutrition habits. This department helps individuals develop healthy eating practices, create customized nutrition plans, and understand the role of diet in disease management. Dietitians prepare personalized nutrition programs to support health improvement strategies.

What is Nutrition and Dietetics?

Nutrition and Dietetics is a scientific discipline that studies the effects of food on the body and promotes healthy eating habits. Dietitians design personalized, balanced nutrition plans tailored to individual health conditions. Their work emphasizes the importance of nutrition in enhancing quality of life and explores the role of diet in treating various health conditions.

Services Provided by the Nutrition and Dietetics Department

The department offers a wide range of services for individuals of all ages, including:

1. Personalized Nutrition Counseling

• Developing individualized nutrition plans based on age, gender, body composition, and health conditions.
• Offering one-on-one counseling for weight management, obesity treatment, and healthy eating habits.
• Providing specialized nutrition support during pregnancy, lactation, menopause, and aging.

2. Disease-Specific Diet Plans

• Designing dietary adjustments for conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, kidney disease, and digestive issues.
• Providing guidance on diabetes management, insulin regulation, glycemic index calculations, and weight control.

3. Obesity and Weight Management

• Creating personalized diet plans for weight loss, weight gain, and maintaining a healthy weight.
• Promoting sustainable weight management through dietary modifications and physical activity.

4. Nutrition Counseling for Infants and Children

• Offering specialized nutritional guidance tailored to infants’ and children’s developmental and health needs.
• Providing education on breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and establishing healthy eating habits in children.

5. Sports Nutrition

• Developing nutrition plans to enhance performance, support muscle growth, and maintain energy balance for athletes.
• Offering diet recommendations tailored to training and sports activities.
• Providing guidance on hydration, protein intake, and nutrient selection.

6. Vegan and Vegetarian Nutrition

• Preparing balanced and healthy diet plans for individuals following vegan and vegetarian lifestyles.
• Offering recommendations on plant-based nutrition and necessary dietary supplements.

7. Nutrition for Digestive Disorders

• Creating specialized dietary plans for conditions such as IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), gastritis, ulcers, and acid reflux.
• Utilizing probiotics and prebiotics to support gut health.

8. Nutrition for Food Allergies and Intolerances

• Designing special diets for gluten and lactose intolerances, as well as other food allergies.
• Recommending alternative foods that eliminate allergens while ensuring nutritional adequacy.

Role of a Nutrition and Dietetics Specialist

A Nutrition and Dietetics Specialist applies nutrition science to improve health and prevent diseases. Specialists educate individuals on proper nutrition, develop the most suitable dietary strategies for their health conditions, and encourage a healthy lifestyle. They design personalized diets based on genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors to help individuals maintain their well-being and enhance their quality of life.

Nutrition and Dietetics Treatment Process

A structured approach is followed to ensure individuals maintain a healthy lifestyle, adopt correct eating habits, and prevent diseases. The treatment process includes:

1. Initial Assessment: Evaluating the individual’s health status, dietary habits, and lifestyle.
2. Personalized Diet Plan: Creating a customized nutrition and lifestyle plan.
3. Follow-Up and Feedback: Regular monitoring of progress and adjusting the diet plan as needed.
4. Education and Counseling: Providing continuous education and support to help individuals develop lasting healthy eating habits.

Conclusion

The Nutrition and Dietetics Department provides comprehensive services aimed at promoting healthy living, preventing diseases, and utilizing nutrition effectively in disease treatment. This department not only offers dietary and nutritional recommendations but also enhances individuals’ overall health and quality of life.