Nutrition and Dietetics Clinic

One of the keys to a healthy life is proper nutrition. Balanced and regular eating is considered a factor that prevents many diseases. In hospitals and other healthcare institutions, the nutrition and dietetics unit serves patients and clients with the aim of improving their quality of life by helping them achieve a healthier body through a nutrition plan that fits their metabolism.

The nutrition and dietetics unit provides services for various conditions, such as healthy weight gain and loss, ensuring proper nutrition for diabetic patients, and addressing nutrition issues during pregnancy.

Which Conditions Does the Nutrition and Dietetics Unit Treat?

As mentioned earlier, the scope of the nutrition and dietetics unit is wide. It provides services ranging from childhood to pregnancy and various health conditions, as well as personalized nutrition plans. A detailed explanation of the conditions treated by this unit is given below.

1. Healthy Weight Loss

One of the most common health issues people face is weight problems. Excess weight invites many diseases. Weight issues, seen at almost every age, can be resolved through a diet plan provided by a nutrition and dietetics specialist, which can significantly improve a person’s quality of life.

2. Healthy Weight Gain

In cases of extreme thinness, individuals should also seek help from a nutrition and dietetics specialist. Being underweight can lead to weakened muscles, fragile bones, and organ damage, posing significant health risks. Therefore, people struggling with weight gain should consult the nutrition and dietetics unit to balance muscle and bone density and normalize their blood values.

3. Nutrition Issues During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Pregnant women must pay special attention to their nutrition to ensure the healthy development of their babies. The nutrition plan that needs to be followed varies depending on the stage of pregnancy, as well as factors like age, height, and weight. In this context, the nutrition and dietetics unit plays an important role in ensuring a healthy pregnancy.

After childbirth, during the breastfeeding period, women also need to adhere to a balanced and regular diet. For breast milk to contain the necessary nutrients for the baby’s development, it is important for mothers to consult the nutrition and dietetics unit during breastfeeding.

4. Childhood Nutrition Issues

Children may experience health issues such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and hypercholesterolemia. Poor and irregular eating habits play a significant role in the occurrence of these diseases. The nutrition and dietetics unit helps in the prevention and treatment of these conditions and ensures children avoid unhealthy foods, which is crucial during their physical and mental development.

5. Nutritional Issues in Diabetic Patients

Diabetes, commonly known as a sugar disease, is one of the conditions caused by poor nutrition. Diabetes is a disease that arises from insufficient, irregular, and unbalanced nutrition, and requires learning proper nutrition. The nutrition and dietetics unit plays an important role in determining the nutritional needs of the body and improving the patient’s quality of life.

6. Nutritional Issues in Stomach and Intestinal Diseases

The nutrition and dietetics unit assists in the prevention and treatment of chronic or acute stomach and intestinal issues. Patients suffering from stomach problems like gastritis, ulcers, and indigestion, as well as intestinal problems like diarrhea, colitis, and malabsorption, should consult the nutrition and dietetics unit to receive guidance on which foods they should or should not consume.

7. Nutritional Issues for Hospitalized Patients

Doctors sometimes collaborate with the nutrition and dietetics unit to strengthen the treatment of hospitalized patients. In appropriate cases, the nutrition and dietetics specialists prepare a new nutrition program based on the patient’s general health condition and follow up to ensure the patient adheres to the program.

8. Personalized Nutrition Plans

The nutrition and dietetics unit also provides routine check-ups and personalized diet programs for individuals seeking to maintain a healthy and balanced diet or control their weight. The specialists provide information on which foods are suitable based on the individual's body characteristics, and they monitor the patient's progress.

9. Nutrition for Athletes

Sports require physical performance. For maximum performance, in addition to regular training, it is crucial to follow a healthy, balanced, and high-quality nutrition plan.

The nutrition and dietetics specialists at Medicana Health Group consider the athlete's sport, body composition, personal characteristics, and growth and development stage to plan and monitor their nutrition. The nutrition needs of athletes are determined both during training periods and before and after competitions.

10. Allergies, Food Intolerances, and Nutrition

Food allergies can affect individuals from infancy. For this reason, it is essential for individuals with allergies to pay attention to their diet from a young age. The nutrition and dietetics specialists ensure that the nutrients removed from an individual’s diet due to allergies do not result in an unbalanced diet, helping them maintain a healthy eating plan.

11. Nutrition in Eating Disorders

In the treatment of eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, etc.), the goal is to change disordered eating behaviors and establish a new eating pattern. The dietitians at Medicana Health Group work within a multidisciplinary team to diagnose, treat, monitor, and support the patient in the rehabilitation of eating disorders.