Department of Dietetics
Evidence-based nutrition care that promotes health, supports recovery, and improves quality of life.
About the Department
The Department of Dietetics is dedicated to providing evidence-based nutrition care that promotes health, supports recovery, and improves the overall quality of life by developing and implementing dietary plans tailored to individual needs.
Our Services
Comprehensive Nutritional Assessment
Evaluation of medical history, dietary intake, anthropometric measurements, biochemical parameters, and clinical condition.
Personalized Nutrition Care Plans
Individual dietary plans developed based on patient's specific medical condition, age, nutritional status, and treatment goals.
Therapeutic Diets & Support
Therapeutic diets, enteral nutrition support, and continuous monitoring to optimize recovery and prevent nutrition-related complications.
Patient Counselling & Education
Guidance on healthy eating habits, meal planning, nutrition-related disease management, and lifestyle modifications to achieve better health outcomes.
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Evidence-based nutritional interventions tailored to support treatment outcomes and clinical recovery.
Coordinated Meal Management
Close collaboration between Dietetics and Hospital Canteen to ensure safe, hygienic, nutritious, and therapeutically appropriate meals throughout hospital stay.
Patient Care Process
Integrated Approach: Our Dietetics department works closely with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure every patient receives individualized nutritional care based on their specific medical condition, age, nutritional status, and treatment goals.
Documentation & Monitoring: We maintain accurate and up-to-date records of patient's nutritional assessments, care plans, and progress, documenting nutritional status and response to medical nutrition therapy.
Meal Quality Assurance: Based on prescribed therapeutic diets, meals are prepared under dietician guidance using standardized recipes, portion control, and therapeutic modifications. All meals are prepared with high-quality ingredients while maintaining food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices.
Accurate Delivery: Once prepared and packed, pantry staff ensure each meal reaches the correct patient on time. Every meal is carefully labelled with patient details, ward, and prescribed diet to prevent errors.
Holistic Care Philosophy
We address cultural and socioeconomic factors influencing food choices during hospitalization and after discharge, ensuring that nutritional care aligns with individual preferences and lifestyle to help achieve better health outcomes long-term.