Disease & Clinical Nutrition
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” (Hippocrates). Clinical Nutrition is a study to explore the role of diet and dietary modification in the prevention and treatment of disease, including metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular (CVD) diseases, diabetes mellitus, renal disease, gastrointestinal disease Covid 19, AIDS and cancer. The role of food and nutritional supplements in healthcare is introduced, including the provision of enteral and parenteral nutrition. Under Clinical Nutrition dietitian develops menu plans and goals to help clients better manage illness. The unique nutrition concerns and modifications for palliative care are also discussed. Such a diet plans commonly known as “Therapeutic diet.
What you eat is closely linked to your risk for many diseases, and diet is an important part of recovery from many medical conditions. Whether you’re recovering from surgery or simply want to improve your daily diet, there are professionals who can help you develop an overall wellness plan. Usually, you will choose between nutritionists and dietitians, the two professionals who provide these consultations. It’s important to know the difference before you seek advice on a healthy diet.
Disease
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bone quality and density are reduced rapidly. Bone becomes fragile and brittle.
Foods to be included : Dairy products such as milk, cheese, yoghurt, Green leafy vegetables figs, sesame seeds, nuts , and apricot. Tofu ,soya drinks, Beans. Food to Limit: Salt, carbonated drinks and caffeine and alchoal |
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease, in which gluten the main protein in wheat acts as foreign antigen, triggering an immune response that damage the lining of small intestine
Foods to be included : Amaranth, corns, buckwheat. sago, arrorot, tortilla, millets and flax.
Foods to be Avoided : Wheat, suji, barley, rye. oatbran, malt pasta. soyasauces and beer
Hypercholesterolemia
High cholesterol level raises yours risk of heart diseases
Foods to be included : Certain herbs like cinnamon, fenugreek and turmeric. Increase the amount of fibre intake like oats ,apples, barley,beans, carrot, broccli, tomatoes, oranges, guava etc. Foods to be avoided : trans fat,saturated fats, red meat, egg yolk, excess sugar, fried foods. |
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a Common disorder of the endocrine system in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. It can cause a number of symptoms, such as poor ability to tolerate cold, a feeling of tiredness, constipation, depression, and weight gain. Occasionally there may be swelling of the front part of the neck due to goiter
Foods to be included : nuts, tuna, onion, tomatoes, Iodine rich food .yoghurt,eggs ,fish,sunflower seeds Food to Limit : Broccli , spinach, brussels sprout, cauliflower, cabbage, soy, millets, barley ,rye, semolina etc.
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Depression
Depression is marked by hopelessness,sadness and apathy.
Diet may influence mood in several ways because certain amino acids and nutrients may act as cofactors in neurotransmitters for eg. broccli, banana, buckwheat, brownrice, chocolates, almonds, salmon, quinoa etc. |
PCOS ( Polycystic ovarian syndrome)
Pcos is a condition that affects woman due to hormonal imbalance which may lead to menstrual irregularties,skin problem,hair growth,cyst in ovaries
Healthy food choices….limit saturated food,aim to have 2to3 tsf.of unsaturated fats like olive,canola,ricebran Increase fibre intake,Increase protein intake Food to limit :ed amount…white rice,pasta,excess salt,soda,candy,sweets and chocolates. |
Diabetes Mellitus
It includes a group of metabolic disease which is characterized by hyperglycemia due to deficiency of insulin or resistence to insulin. When you have type 2 diabetes, what you eat can help you control yourblood sugar, stave off hunger, and feel full longer. “
Foods to be avoided….high glycemic index food eg.potatoes,carrot,semolina rice,honey,jaggery,glucose,white bread ,banana , grapes ,chicoo,jimikand, jackfruit etc. Encouraged to have whole pulses,and fibre rich food. 8 to 10 glasses of water Certain herbs…. cinnamon, karela, methi, jamun, garlic, onion ,neem should be incorporated daily to promoteglucose metabolism. Diabetes is when your blood sugar or glucose levels are higher than normal. It’s carbohydrate foods like breads, cereals, rice, pasta, fruits, milk,. But it’s also important to have foods you enjoy. You want to eat enough so you feel satisfied and avoid overeating and poor choices. Ask us @ Ask Diet |