Department of Nutrition and Dietetics

Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics

The Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Avicenna Medical Complex, G-9/1, Islamabad, provides expert nutritional care and counseling to promote health, manage diseases, and support recovery. Our approach integrates medical nutrition therapy with patient-centered guidance.

Scope of Care

• Medical Nutrition Therapy: For diabetes, cardiovascular, renal, and liver disorders.
• Weight Management: Structured programs for obesity, underweight, and metabolic health.
• Pediatric & Maternal Nutrition: Diet planning for growth, pregnancy, and lactation.
• Clinical Support: Nutrition for hospitalized patients and post-surgical recovery.

Academic & Training Role

The department supports education and training in human nutrition, dietary assessment, meal planning, and nutritional interventions for medical and allied health students.

Internships and practical sessions enhance professional competency.

Clinical Services

Assessment & Counseling

• Nutritional Assessment & Dietary Analysis
• Personalized Meal Planning
• Lifestyle & Behavior Modification Guidance
• Patient & Family Education

Medical Nutrition Therapy

• Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disorders
• Renal & Liver Disease Diets
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Post-Surgical Nutrition Support

Specialized Programs

• Pediatric & Maternal Nutrition
• Weight Management & Obesity Programs
• Sports Nutrition
• Nutritional Support for Chronic Diseases

Outpatient Services

Dietary Counseling: Personalized nutrition plans for health promotion and disease management.

Weight Management: Structured programs for obesity, underweight, and metabolic balance.

Preventive Nutrition: Lifestyle modification, chronic disease prevention, and health education.

Indoor & Clinical Nutrition Support

• Hospitalized Patient Diet Planning
• Post-Surgical Nutritional Support
• Enteral & Parenteral Nutrition Assistance
• Monitoring & Evaluation of Therapeutic Diets

Evidence-Based Nutrition: Tailored dietary interventions for prevention and therapy.

Patient-Centered Approach: Education and counseling to empower lifestyle change.

Comprehensive Programs: Spanning pediatric, maternal, adult, and chronic disease nutrition.