Canadian Specialist Hospital Dubai offers extensive food services to patients, residents, staff, and visitors. Our team of licensed registered dieticians, including experts in sports nutrition and holistic nutrition, assesses the nutritional needs of patients to ensure they receive the best possible care. The dieticians conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, which include anthropometric measurements, biochemical evaluations, and special dietary requirements as advised by clinicians.
A clinical dietician is a crucial member of the healthcare team, specializing in the use of nutrition to promote health and manage diseases. Their responsibilities include:
Nutritional Assessments: Systematic evaluation of a patient's health, including measurements of weight, height, blood pressure, muscle mass, and other factors to determine appropriate dietary needs.
Personalized Meal Plans: Developing meal plans tailored to individual patient needs, taking into account their medical conditions, preferences, and nutritional requirements.
Monitoring and Counseling: Regularly monitoring patients' progress and providing counseling on healthy eating habits and the importance of following dietary plans.
Education and Support: Educating patients and healthcare staff on nutrition-related issues and providing ongoing support to ensure adherence to dietary recommendations.
Our Clinical Dietician is available daily from 08:00 am to 5:00 pm to provide specialized care, including:
Nutritional Assessments: Conducting thorough evaluations to identify nutritional deficiencies and develop appropriate dietary plans.
Diet Plans: Creating and implementing personalized diet plans to support recovery and overall health.
Diet Monitoring: Ensuring patients adhere to their dietary plans and making necessary adjustments to optimize health outcomes.
Counseling: Offering guidance and support to help patients understand the importance of nutrition and overcome challenges in following their diet plans.
Patients are encouraged to follow the dietary recommendations provided by their dietician or nutrition doctor to ensure optimal health and recovery. Proper nutrition plays a vital role in managing and preventing diseases, improving overall well-being, and enhancing the quality of life. Patients should:
Adhere to Meal Plans: Follow the personalized meal plans developed by their dietician or pediatric nutritionist to meet their specific nutritional needs.
Stay Informed: Attend counseling sessions and educational programs to understand the importance of nutrition and how it impacts their health.
Communicate: Regularly communicate with their dietician or holistic nutritionist to discuss any challenges or changes in their health status.
The Nutrition & Food Services Department at Canadian Specialist Hospital Dubai is committed to providing the highest level of care by adhering to international standards and guidelines for safety, sanitation, and infection control. Our goal is to ensure that all patients receive the nutritional support they need from our expert team of diet doctors and specialists in sports nutrition to achieve the best possible health outcomes.