Department of Dietary

Overview

Dietitians play a vital role in promoting health and well-being by implementing dietary interventions tailored to individual needs or broader population groups. These healthcare professionals are extensively trained to assess nutritional requirements, develop personalized dietary plans, and educate individuals or communities on making healthy food choices.

In healthcare settings such as hospitals, institutions, and other establishments, dietitians are responsible for planning and supervising the preparation of therapeutic diets aimed at addressing specific health conditions or nutritional deficiencies. They provide guidance on selecting and preparing food according to dietetic principles, ensuring that meals meet patients’ dietary requirements while also considering their cultural preferences and individual needs.

The food and nutrition department within healthcare facilities not only serves meals to patients, guests, staff, and visitors but also provides comprehensive diet education. By offering ongoing guidance on nutrition and dietary management, dietitians empower individuals to make informed decisions about their dietary habits and promote long-term health and wellness.

Objectives

  • Assessment and diet planning
  • Formulating calorie requirement and nutritional care planning
  • Individual nutritional care for patients
  • Provide better food for patients
  • Op & Ip diet counselling and nutritional education
  • Consulting executive health check up patients
  • Training to dietetic interns

Department of Dietary