Manipal Hospital’s Department of Nutrition & Dietetics is one of the best in the country. The department plays a key role in helping improve the well-being of patients and optimizing their clinical management. Our nutritionists are available in both IPD and OPD settings.
At Manipal, our nutrition and dietetics team plans to follow evidence-based recommendations that are consistent with international guidelines in assessing, managing and educating outpatients and inpatients. Dietitians at Manipal work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide the utmost care for patients who require nutrition education, intervention and counselling
Our Department of Nutrition and Dietetics provides help to all patients referred by the dietetic clinic after being discharged from the inpatient wards. Outpatient referrals are also undertaken by a separate team. Our specialized dietitians work closely with our catering department for patient meal plans, based on their specific conditions. Manipal Hospital’s Department of Nutrition and Dietetics consists of dietitians, nutrition nurses, nutrition administrators and nutrition assistants. Our dietitians are specialized across a dynamic range of medical fields including neonates, paediatrics, gastroenterology, diabetes, critical care, geriatrics, bariatrics and other fields as well.
Nutritional nurses at Manipal Hospital provide precise advice on monitoring and managing adult inpatients who are on artificial nutrition support. Primary health care teams are also advised on patients who are facing tube feeding problems. At Manipal Hospital, we understand that diet plays a huge role in improving the health of an individual no matter the condition. We provide optimal nutrition care & food services through: - Food service management - Clinical nutrition - Research & Education
