Dietetics & Nutrition

Our Dietitians work with you to promote health, well-being and achievement of your health goals. Dietitians are health professionals who have expert knowledge in food and nutrition. We provide:

	Nutrition information and advice on different health issues.
	Nutrition information to individuals, families and groups in the community.
	A focus on preventing illness and promoting health for all.
	Work with members of the community, GPs, allied health professionals, local government and other organisations to promote health and well being.
	We see individuals and families and tailor dietary advice to your needs.

We can offer advice on:

	Heart Disease
	Diabetes
	Health eating
	Infant, toddler and child nutrition
	Nutrition in the elderly
	Pregnancy and pre-conception nutrition
	Women's Health
	Weight Management

We offer a range of group programs with focuses for members of the community. These include:

	Diabetes 123
	Chinese Diabetes 123
	"Eat your vegies please!" workshop for parents of young children
	Healthy Eating Supermarket Shopping Tours

For further information on the Dietetics & Nutrition Program at MCHS - please click here.

In-home Services

This service is available to Home And Community Care clients, ie, frail older people, people with disabilities and their carers, who require home-based service.

Reasons to see a dietitian include unintentional weight loss or weight gain, decreased appetite, chewing/swallowing difficulties, diabetes and other nutrition related conditions, such as Parkinson's disease and Osteoporosis. A dietitian can help by:

	Acting as a resource on food and nutrition issues.
	Providing comprehensive nutritional assessments.
	Developing tailored eating plans and dietary recommendations.
	Providing education on dietary management for clients and carers.

Note: Interpreters can be arranged free of charge.

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