Dietetics

The Clinical Dietetics department at The View Hospital consists of highly qualified registered dietitians with international experience and with an expertise in a variety of nutritional areas. We provide nutrition counseling and nutrition education to optimize nutritional status, prevent disease, maintain and/or improve health and well-being. Our team uses the most up-to-date public health and scientific research on nutrition translated into practical guidance to enable you to make sustainable lifestyle choices.

SERVICES

Our scope of practice includes inpatient (acute and critical care), outpatient and community outreach services. We offer pediatric and adult nutritional care and in collaboration with our medical team, we provide medical nutrition therapy to the following clinical conditions, but not limited:

• Anemia
• Cancer
• Celiac disease.
• Cardiovascular diseases.
• Diabetes
• Food allergies/intolerances
• High cholesterol.
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Kidney disease.
• Liver disease.
• Malabsorption
• Malnutrition
• MalnutritionNutrition during pregnancy and lactation
• Pediatrics -Failure to thrive.
• Sports nutrition
• Swallowing problems.
• Tube (enteral) feeding.
• Weight management.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

A nutrition consultation with a dietitian includes:

• A body composition assessment using the most up to date technology.
• A dietary assessment and feedback.
• Recommendation and interpretation of test results related to nutrition status.
• A nutrition diagnosis.
• A plan to meet your nutritional requirements, medical needs, and personal goals.
• Nutrition education and guidance.
• Regular monitoring and follow up.