Dietetics and Nutrition
Overview
At Bharati Hospital, the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics plays a vital role in supporting patient recovery and health management. A well-coordinated team of qualified clinical dieticians provides customised nutritional support for a wide range of medical conditions. From inpatient and outpatient care to specialised diet planning, the department ensures every patient receives a clinically sound and practical dietary solution.
Our services cover therapeutic nutrition for conditions like diabetes, cardiac disorders, renal diseases, cancer, gastrointestinal issues, and post-operative care. One-on-one counselling is provided to help patients and their families adopt sustainable dietary changes. In addition to diet recall, nutrition screening, and meal planning, our team also offers guidance on lifestyle modification and exercise.
Scope of Services
- Nutritional assessment for all IPD and OPD patients
- Diet recall, screening, and risk-based evaluations
- Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for:
- Diabetes, Hypertension, Anaemia, Cancer, Renal & Hepatic Disorders
- Weight management, GI disorders, Dialysis, GOIT, ANC/PNC
- Critical care, enteral feeds, pre/post-surgical support
- Diet counselling for patients and families
- Guidance on lifestyle changes and physical activity
- Maintenance of food hygiene and safety protocols
- Monthly microbial testing for Ryle’s tube feeds in ICUs
Infrastructure & Facilities
- OPD: Monday to Saturday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Dietetics Support Available in:
- Medicine, Paediatrics, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Rehabilitation
- (Upcoming: Organ Transplants, Bariatric Surgery)
- IPD Patients Served Annually: ~8400
- OPD Patients Served Annually: ~3600
- Upcoming Facility: Fully equipped therapeutic diet kitchen under dietician supervision
FAQs
We provide dietary services for all inpatients and outpatients across various departments based on their health conditions.