Dietetics

Learn to vary your diet while avoiding excesses: better to manage everyday life stress, lead a healthy lifestyle and devote a moment of the day to sports activities.

The Dietetics Clinic, in collaboration with all the medical departments and services of Saint George Hospital University Medical Center, is at your disposal to help you better control the following diseases:

Obesity, Anorexia and Bulimia: Get rid of unwanted pounds without ever taking them back. Maintain your desired weight. Forget the unwanted and unpleasant yo-yo effect. All you need is good will, better management of your lifestyle, physical activity and regular follow-ups at the Dietetics Clinic.

Diabetes: Lose weight and maintain it - this is the golden rule to respect, eat regular meals. Refraining from smoking and exercising on a daily basis are equally beneficial.

Knowing what the major food groups are composed of (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins) with possible exchanges and substitutes, allow you to vary your meals and avoid any frustration.

Dyslipidemias: Proper diet and regular exercise will help keep your arteries healthy while regulating your blood pressure.

This is possible by maintaining a reasonable weight while having a good knowledge of the benefits and harms of food.

Gastrointestinal Diseases: Depending on the case, observe the necessary dietary modifications during the acute phases of the disease. It often takes a simple list to follow and a few foods to avoid in order to feel better.

Renal Diseases: With proper monitoring and nutrition, kidney complications can be delayed.

Children Metabolic Diseases: With a timely diagnosis and an appropriate diet, you can ensure your children optimal mental and physical growth. The sooner you act, the better the result.

DIETETICS IS A HEALTHY WAY OF LIVING

Remember that:

  • - Having a reasonable weight allows you to lead a healthy life. Avoid overweight or obesity.
  • - In case of diabetes, you would better control.
  • - Maintain regular physical activity to feel better.
  • - Uncontrolled hypertension can be a silent killer.
  • - A healthy, varied and balanced diet is the key to well-being.

Our dietitians are available for individualized assessment and counselling for weight management. They also provide nutrition care for patients in the community health clinic and wound clinic.

For any further information, kindly contact the Dietetics Clinic at +961 1 441 640 or 1287 ext. 1640 Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 17:00.