Where I Can Help
Medical Nutrition
Confused by all the nutrition information about your condition? Should you be taking supplements or eating a certain way? How important is diet to your condition? Has your condition not been properly explained to you?
As an APD, I have the knowledge and training in Medical Nutrition Therapy to provide advice regarding the management of complex medical conditions.
I can work with you to provide evidence-based nutrition education and tailored advice for you and your condition. I can help in understanding your condition, the role of diet in managing this condition and clarifying confusing nutrition information you may have heard/read.
Examples of some, but not all, conditions I can help with:
Some examples of how I can help are:
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Assessing your current diet for nutritional adequacy and your condition
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Explaining your health condition, it’s implications and how diet may influence its progression or management
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Discuss nutrients how they may affect your health- whether they are important to consider, sources and how much you should be having
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Teaching you to read nutrition labels, overcoming marketing strategies and interpret misinformation
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Working with you to develop realistic strategies to make changes that fit your preferences and lifestyle
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Answering any questions you may have
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Explaining nutrition myths and misinformation about your condition
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Discuss whether supplementation is beneficial for your health
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High Cholesterol
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High Blood Pressure
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Heart Disease
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Diabetes
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
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Fatty Liver
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Coeliac Disease
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Diverticulitis
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Irritable Bowel Disease
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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GORD (Reflux)
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Malnutrition
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Osteoporosis
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Arthritis
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Gout
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Menopause