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Dietitian at Fort Healthcare

A dietitian is a healthcare professional who specializes in food and nutrition. 

Fort Healthcare Dietitians are all registered in Australia with the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) program which is run by Dietitians Australia. 

Services Locations: Hurstville, Chatswood, Burwood, Rhodes, Sydney CBD, Mobile & Home Visit

How can Fort Healthcare Dietitians help me?

Here are some of the conditions that Fort Healthcare dietitians can help with:

  • Weight management: lose weight or gain weight.
  • Chronic disease that requires dietary management
  • Diabetes
  • Heart Disease
  • Gastrointestinal diseases
  • Renal disease
  • Swallowing difficulties
  • Poor appetite
  • Eating disorders
  • Malnurtition 
  • Food allergies or intolerances
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding: Check our well-designed Postnatal Rehabilitation Program
  • You are an athlete or active individual who wants to optimize your performance
  • You are simply interested in learning more about healthy eating

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What do we accept for Dietetic Sydney services?

  • Medicare bulk bill, GP referral required 
  • Private Health insurances  
  • National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
  • Home Care Package
  • DVA 
  • Mobile home visit services 
  • Telehealth services 

Which languages can we speak?

  • English 
  • 普通话
  • 粵語

Why Choose Us?

You get accurate information

Since there have been major changes in the way the food is processed, grown, served, marketed, and cooked, there has been a lot of confusion regarding what is healthy and what isn’t. As a result, the way we choose the food, as well as how we eat it has become more complicated. Similarly, the internet is also full of articles about diets and the foods we should eat; however, a lot of it is written by unqualified individuals. This is where a professional dietitian comes in handy for designing a customised plan that benefits your body. Fort Healthcare dietitians are familiar with food interactions, allergies, ingredients, food groups, labels, serving sizes, nutrients, and calories so that you only eat what benefits you.

Enjoy a customised plan with a specific goal in mind

Since each individual is absolutely unique, there is no such nutrition plan that can work for all. One’s nutritional requirements depend on several factors including gender, weight, height, and age. Similarly, other factors such as present health conditions, family history, physical activities, and special needs also need to be taken into consideration. By keeping all of these factors are in mind, Fort Healthcare dietitians make a personalized diet plan that is according to your goal and needs.

Help work around problems

Apart from the physical aspects, dietitians also keep in mind the emotional and personal needs of an individual. For instance, if you think that incorporating healthy eating into your lifestyle is almost impossible due to certain problems, then a dietitian can help you find solutions to overcome them. Moreover, you can also get resources along with tips and tricks that can help you along the way.

Emotional support

Dietitians not only provide advice and nutritional information, but they also give accountability, support, and motivation to the clients. Eating is considered to be quite personal and in some cases, needs behavior change. In such cases, having a resourceful and trustworthy professional around can help you adjust to the changes and support you while you work towards achieving your goals.

Not Sure What You Need?

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Alternatively, walk into one of our clinics and let us take a closer look to suggest the best treatment you need.

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Our Dietitians' Key Roles

Assessment:

  • Collect information about your health history, dietary habits, and lifestyle.
  • Conduct assessments and tests to evaluate your nutritional status.
  • Identify any nutritional deficiencies or imbalances.

Education:

  • Provide personalized advice on how to improve your diet based on your individual needs and goals.
  • Develop meal plans and recipes that are healthy and enjoyable.
  • Educate you about the importance of healthy eating and the role of different nutrients in the body.

Disease management:

  • Work with you to manage chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer through dietary interventions.
  • Provide guidance on how to manage food allergies and intolerances.
  • Develop nutritional plans for specific medical conditions.

Weight management:

  • Create personalized weight loss or weight gain plans based on your individual needs and goals.
  • Provide support and guidance throughout the weight management process.
  • Offer advice on healthy eating habits and exercise for weight management.

Community outreach:

  • Develop and deliver educational programs on dietetics and healthy eating to the public.
  • Work with schools, businesses, and community organizations to promote healthy eating habits.
  • Publish articles on international journal to promote healthy nutrition