Nutrition & dietetics
Health is much more than the absence disease. It is a positive quality, emphasizing physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well being. Optimum nutrition providing all nutrients in both kind and amount, is the cornerstone of good health and the cutting edge of prevention. The foods we eat, and the nutrient they should provide, are the most important continuing environmental factors influencing our growth, development, functional abilities, and health. Nutrition is of prime importance for significantly reducing the excessive premature morbidity and mortality from our leading killer diseases heart disease, cancer and stoke etc. It also help in speedy recovery and shorter hospital stay.
The Nutrition & Dietetics Department plays a vital role in promoting health and managing disease through evidence-based dietary guidance. Our team of experienced clinical nutritionists and dietitians provides personalized nutrition care to support patients across all age groups and medical conditions. Whether it’s managing chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, or kidney disorders, or addressing nutritional deficiencies, obesity, or digestive concerns, our goal is to optimize health and recovery through the power of nutrition.
We work closely with other departments including endocrinology, nephrology, oncology, pediatrics, and gastroenterology to provide integrated nutritional care during inpatient treatment, surgical recovery, or outpatient consultations. For patients undergoing treatments like chemotherapy, dialysis, or bariatric surgery, our dietitians offer condition-specific meal plans and guidance to improve outcomes and enhance quality of life.
In addition to clinical nutrition, we offer therapeutic diet planning, weight management programs, sports nutrition, and counseling for lifestyle modification. Special services are also available for pregnant and lactating women, children with special dietary needs, and elderly patients. Our team educates patients and families on reading food labels, meal prepping, portion control, and sustainable eating habits, helping them take control of their health in practical ways.
With a focus on preventive health, balanced nutrition, and evidence-based dietary practices, the Nutrition & Dietetics Department is committed to helping every individual make informed food choices for a healthier life. Whether you need help managing a medical condition or simply want to improve your daily nutrition, we are here to guide you with compassionate and expert support.
Nutrition and dietetics department of Universal Hospital works in conjunction with medical practitioners to formulate the Nutritional guidelines for in house patients and OPD patients as well. They help the patient to choose the right food at right time at right condition which make big contribution in the recovery of patients. Dept is well managed by qualified and experienced dietician and nutritionist and that makes it a place of choice for people. Inhouse as well as OPD patient is thouroughly screened for his nutritional requirements and daily meal pattern that combines the patient’s food habits with remedial needs, is prepared. counselling is the most important highlight of the department. Nutritional components are discussed with patients, to explain the purpose of the diet, discover food preferences and prepare the patient mentally for continuing the diet at home.While almost everyone benefit from trusted, evidence based nutrition education and advice, here are some of the top reasons that you need nutritionist help – Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, Pregnancy, lactation, PCOD, Digestion problems, food allergies & intolelances, kidney conditions, liver conditions, athletic requirements etc