At the Dietetics Clinic of Metropolitan Hospital, specialized care and support are provided in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics, aiming to promote health and improve patients’ quality of life.
What does it offer?
- Nutritional Support and Management of Chronic Conditions such as Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Crohn’s disease, and others.
- Nutritional Support during Recovery, after surgical procedures, injuries, or infections.
- Nutritional Support for individuals with Special Dietary Needs such as pregnant women, athletes, or people with allergies or intolerances, as well as management of conditions like celiac disease.
- Preventive Nutrition and education in adopting healthy eating habits, focusing on diets that prevent disease onset, support weight loss, and promote overall health and well-being.
Services
- Assessment of Nutritional Needs: The dietitian evaluates each patient’s dietary requirements, taking into account their clinical condition, medical history, and personal preferences.
- Anthropometric Measurements and Body Composition Analysis: The dietitian measures weight and height and performs body composition analysis using the bioelectrical impedance method (BIA), which provides valuable information on total body fat, visceral fat, muscle mass, and potential fluid retention.
- Development of Personalized Nutrition Plans: Based on the assessments and measurements, the dietitian designs individualized nutrition plans tailored to each person’s needs. These plans aim to improve health, manage, and prevent disease.
- Education and Counseling: Counseling and education are provided to patients and their families to help them manage dietary needs and understand the role of nutrition in overall health.
- Progress Monitoring: The dietitian monitors patients’ progress at regular intervals, adjusting nutrition plans and recommendations as needed.
- Collaboration with Other Medical Teams: A key advantage of the Dietetics Clinic within a hospital setting is the collaboration between the dietitian and physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring comprehensive patient care and the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.