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Lifestyle Diseases
Diet & Nutrition
Maintaining good health requires great thought and consideration as it pertains to eating habits and activity. Studies reveal that a well-managed nutrition supports the body in its fight against illnesses, maintains your overall well-being, energizes you for the day, and allows you to deal with stress in an effective manner.
Our Diet and Nutrition Clinic
A satiated appetite is synonymous to our diet and nutrition plans at Medcare’s Diet & Nutrition Clinic, so is your opportunity of achieving a healthy lifestyle with wise nutritional choices.
Lower your chances of developing high blood sugar, high blood pressure, kidney ailment, heart disease, and strokes and increase your chances of a healthier lifestyle with Medcare’s Diet & Nutrition Clinics in Dubai and Sharjah. Don’t be anxious about your diet but allow us to do this for you!
When should you consult with a Dietitian and Nutritionist?
You can work together with a licensed dietitian to create a safe and practical eating schedule. There are several reasons to look for a dietitian assistance, including weight loss, weight gain, and simple health maintenance. They include the following:
- You require assistance in managing a chronic condition like diabetes and hypertension
- You're having an intestinal issues.
- You underwent a gastric bypass procedure.
- You have food allergies or intolerances.
- You are a new mother, trying to conceive, or you are pregnant.
Specialized services offered by our Dietitians and Nutritionists
At Medcare Dubai and Sharjah, our nutritionists and dietitians are ready to help. Our staff is prepared to create your nutrition regimens after your initial dietary consultations. Our team of dietitians and nutritionists is available to provide you with comprehensive and balanced diet plans that cater to your every need and preference.
Plans under our Diet and Nutrition Clinic
Our dietitians and nutritionists will help you regulate your daily consumption by following a balanced diet. A balanced diet contains six essential nutrients, which are sufficient enough to meet your daily needs. These nutrients include the following:
- Carbohydrates are the primary source of fuel for your body and lets your body use protein and fat for their necessary requirements. It prevents ketosis, it provides fiber, and it's the source of sweetness in your foods.
- Protein is an essential nutrient, which helps blood clotting, fluid balance, and enzyme and hormone production in your body. Protein deficiency can be fatal.
- Dietary fat does not mean body fat and is required for energy, for maintenance of healthy skin, and for regulation of cholesterol metabolism.
- Vitamins are needed for normal function, growth, and maintenance of body tissues. Without a sufficient quantity of any vitamin, a deficiency is a setback to your health.
- Minerals are another component in a healthy diet. The major minerals are calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, and Sulfur. The trace minerals are iodine, iron, zinc, selenium, fluoride, chromium, and copper.
- Water is required to replace fluid losses that occur continuously in our body from skin evaporation, breathing, urine, and stool, in order to maintain good health. Remember to hydrate at all times!
Having the proper nutrition requires the consumption and absorption of adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals, essential amino acids from protein, essential fatty acids from dietary fat, and food energy from carbohydrates, protein, fat, and water.
Dietitians and nutritionists at Medcare Dubai and Sharjah our experienced dietitians provide medical nutritional consultations and therapy based on the requirements that your health dictates.
Why Choose the Diet & Nutrition Department at Medcare Dubai and Sharjah?
Medcare’s dietitians and nutritionists are among the best in the region! They carefully craft and tailor your nutrition plans to meet your individualized needs. With the patient at the center of the consultancy process, our dietitians and nutritionists are versatile and flexible in their approach of providing you with an experience like no other.
The experience of our dietitians and nutritionists, coupled with a remarkable redefined patient-centeredness approach, has place Medcare’s Diet & Nutrition Clinics in Dubai and Sharjah as the to-go-to place for any dietary consultation and/or therapy.
Diet & Nutrition Faqs:
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Is it better to see a dietician or a nutritionist?
A: A dietician is a regulated, medically trained professional qualified to treat health conditions. Nutritionists may offer wellness guidance, but their training varies widely.
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What does clinical nutrition do?
A: Clinical nutrition uses evidence-based dietary strategies to prevent and manage diseases, often in medical settings. It focuses on improving health outcomes through tailored nutrition plans.
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When should I see a dietician?
A: See a dietician when you have a medical condition affected by diet, digestive issues, or food allergies. They can provide safe, personalized advice based on your health needs.
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How to choose a nutritionist?
A: Verify their qualification to ensure that they are registered. RD stands for registered dietician whereas RDN stands for registered dietician nutritionist.
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How many sessions do you need with a dietician?
A: The number of sessions depends on individual needs. The most common approach starts with an initial assessment, followed by 4-8 weeks of more frequent sessions. These then decrease to monthly follow-ups for 3-6 months, and then based on needs.
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What are the 10 signs of poor nutrition?
A: The ten signs of poor nutrition include fatigue, unexplained weight loss, being underweight, increased infections, slow-healing wounds, mood changes, difficulty concentrating, hair loss, brittle nails, and poor oral health.
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How do I tell if I have nutritional deficiencies?
A: Physical signs such as brittle nails, fatigue, hair loss, and more may indicate nutritional deficiencies, as well as blood tests, to obtain an accurate diagnosis.
