Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition Therapy is a specialty that deals with nutritional management of patients to treat or prevent diseases. It is a combination of nutritional science and dietetics. Nutrition plays an important role in maintaining good health because a deficit or excess of nutrients can lead to disease conditions. Malnutrition is a major cause of death in poor countries.

The Department of Nutrition Therapy at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Indore offers a multifactorial approach of treatment that includes screening, assessment of current nutritional status, therapeutic solutions and follow ups. Expert nutritionists create personalized diet plans keeping in mind the patient’s existing and past medical history and eating habits.

The team of Dietitians at the Department of Nutrition Therapy provide the required dietary advice to all patients who are recovering from surgery or suffering from chronic illness. They educate them on the importance of good eating habits and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.