What is a dietitian?

Dietitians are uniquely qualified to help translate scientific information into practical dietary advice. As well as providing impartial advice about nutrition and health, dietitians are trained to understand your medical condition and the nutritional requirements that are needed to treat disease and ill health.

Conditions suitable for treatment by the dietitian

• Hyperlipidaemia e.g. High Blood Cholesterol
• Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 & Type 2 including Glycaemic Index
• Impaired Glucose Tolerance
• Metabolic syndrome
• Weight Management including Behaviour Changes Strategies
• Sports Nutrition e.g. Carbohydrate loading, Eating for competition/ training/ recovery, Hydration
• Healthy Eating Advice for a Balanced Diet
• Bowel Disorders e.g. Irritable Bowel Disease, Crohns disease, Colitis, Constipation, Diarrhoea
• Dysphagia and Food texture modification
• Gastric Problems e.g. Gastric/Duodenal Ulcers, Reflux
• Eating Disorders e.g. Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified, Binge Eating Disorder
• Food Allergies/Intolerances (e.g. Coeliacs disease, milk or nut allergy)
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• Liver/Renal Conditions (e.g. hepatitis, cirrhosis, renal failure)
• Neurological problems e.g. Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
• Nutrient Deficiencies (e.g. iron, folic acid, osteoporosis)
• Preconceptual Nutrition, Healthy Eating during Pregnancy and Lactation
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
• Under nutrition, Disease related malnutrition, Undesired Weight loss
• Cancer cachexia
• Drug nutrient interactions (e.g. MAOI)
• Migraine

Other Services Offered

• Computerised Dietary Analysis – giving details analysis of your dietary intake of protein, fat, carbohydrate, fibre, vitamins and minerals
• Menu Planning suitable for your diet
• Recipe Development/ Adaptation
• Healthy Eating Sessions/ Demonstrations to Groups
• Education Sessions