Department of Nutrition & Dietetics

The Doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with drugs but rather will cure and prevent disease with Nutrition – Thomas Edison The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at The Madras Medical Mission is committed to perform Nutritional Assessment, design and implement appropriate Medical Nutrition Therapy for all patients who are obtaining the treatment from this institution portal.

It is equipped with the latest nutritional assessment tools like Bio Impedance Analysis – A body composition assessment machine and hand grip dynamometer to determine the nutritional status and functional capacity. Well-trained and skilled dietitians provide dietary counseling and implement appropriate Nutritional care at the hospital for those requiring modification of normal diet and for those requiring specialized feeding - Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition. Patients can make food choices from North Indian, South Indian and Continental cuisines. The Department is abreast with all the latest nutritional guidelines and practices and involves actively in conducting monthly and yearly nutritional education programs.

The Dietetics department of our hospital is also approved by the Indian Dietetics Association to offer 6 months Registered Dietitian Internship program.Book Appointment at 1800123599999