Proper diet and
nutrition can make a profound impact on a person’s health. Everyday
choices of the foods we eat affect the body and how well it functions.
Nutrition is all about the study of food and how our bodies use food
as fuel for growth and daily activities. The macronutrients, or "big"
nutrients, include proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. The
micronutrients, or "little" nutrients, are the vitamins and minerals
that we need to be healthy.
A nutritionist
could be a great help for everyone. After evaluating your eating
habits and lifestyle, the specialist can help you develop healthful
diet solutions by suggesting new foods to shop for, providing cooking
ideas, devising an eating plan for you and helping you set realistic
dietary goals. However, it's important to find a nutritionist who is
qualified.
Our experienced
staff provides services for patients of all ages, ranging from
premature infants to the elderly. Individualized nutrition counseling
is provided for many health issues that are affected by the diet,
offering nutritional education and promoting a healthier way of life
with the following objectives:
• Weight
control/management.
• Cholesterol and
triglyceride reduction.
• Cardiovascular
disease treatment, including high blood pressure and high
cholesterol.
• Diabetes
mellitus control.
• Digestive
disorder (colitis, gastritis, ulcers, constipation, etc.).
• Eating
disorders (bulimia, anorexia, etc.).
• Pregnancy and
breastfeeding.
• Sports
nutrition.
• Cancer (
more about nutrition therapy services for those with cancer ).
• Kidney disease.
Process
evaluation for food services, consult and training for personnel. We
also provide the creation of balanced menus and quality standards
supervision. Educational workshops about nutrition which are focused
on diverse types:
• Healthy eating
workshop for preschool and elementary school children.
• Healthy eating
workshop for adults.
• Healthy eating
workshop for patients with osteoporosis.
• Eating disorder
workshop.
• Workshop for
patients with Diabetes Mellitus.
• Workshop on
food selection and how to read nutrition facts.
• Healthy eating
workshop during pregnancy and breastfeeding period.
