Nutrition and Dietetics
Emsey Hospital provides high-quality and reliable dietetic services aimed at maintaining health and supporting the healing process during illness through personalized nutrition programs prepared by experienced dietitians according to your body type and needs. These programs help prevent health risks that may arise from consuming certain foods too little or too much in daily life.
Nutrition is a scientific discipline that requires formal education. It ensures the organization of individual and public nutrition plans and programs in line with the principles of nutritional science, for the growth, development, lifelong health protection, and improved quality of life of individuals. In this field, nutrient elements, food, and nutrition-related health issues are researched, evaluated, and solutions are developed.
The Department of Nutrition and Dietetics is effective not only in weight loss but also in improving various health conditions. Services provided in our hospital in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics include:
- Nutrition in Kidney Diseases
- Nutrition in Childhood and Adolescence
- Preparing nutrition programs to reach the ideal percentile values for children’s age–height–weight, ensuring ongoing health after removing harmful foods from the diet
- Nutrition in Celiac Disease – removing gluten-containing foods from the diet and creating a program to maintain health
- Nutrition in Diabetes – educating patients about foods to consume or avoid, creating personalized meal plans according to medication type
- Nutrition in Hypertension
- Nutrition in Gestational Diabetes – ensuring the health of both mother and baby by controlling blood sugar with personalized meal plans
- Nutrition in Pregnancy / Breastfeeding – supporting a healthy pregnancy and quality milk production postpartum
- Nutrition in Cardiovascular Diseases
- Nutrition in Cancer – preparing personalized plans according to cancer type, medications, and weight changes during treatment
- Nutrition in Liver Diseases
- Weight Gain Programs
- Weight Loss Programs
- Nutrition in Menopause
- Nutrition in Metabolic Syndrome
- Pre- and Post-Bariatric Surgery Nutrition – pre-surgery liver-shrinking diet to shorten surgery time, post-surgery fluid–puree–solid transitions, muscle mass preservation, and supplementation when needed
- Sports Nutrition – tailored to the duration, intensity, and frequency of the sport for both professional and amateur athletes
- Nutrition in Sleep Apnea
- Nutrition in Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Orthorexia, Drunkorexia, Pregnorexia)
- Nutrition in Food Allergy and Intolerance
- Nutrition in Gastrointestinal (Digestive System) Diseases
Additional Special Diet Programs Applied When Necessary:
- Ketogenic Diet: Low in carbohydrates, balanced protein, and high fat, designed to induce ketosis so the body uses its own fat as an energy source. Must be applied under professional supervision.
- Intermittent Fasting: Various types exist, most commonly the 16:8 method – fasting for 16 hours and eating during an 8-hour window, with calorie-free beverages allowed during fasting.
- Detox: A program that excludes some animal products, sugar, and caffeine, focusing on seasonal fruits and vegetables to help remove toxins from the body.
Outpatient (Polyclinic) Services
Personalized nutrition and diet programs are prepared for patients visiting our polyclinic. First, a detailed nutrition history (anamnesis) is taken. Then, weight measurement and body composition analysis (BIA) are performed to evaluate muscle and fat mass. Blood parameters are also reviewed, and an appropriate nutrition plan is prepared. Follow-ups are scheduled when necessary.
The goal is to create a permanent change in eating habits so that the weight lost is maintained long-term. Alternative exchange lists are used during the diet period to avoid monotony and ensure the program is easy to follow in all environments without isolating the person from social life. In this way, patients can lose weight, gain weight, or maintain their current weight healthily.
Inpatient (Clinic) Services
Diet services for hospitalized patients are provided by the dietitian according to the diagnosis made by the physician. Personalized nutrition programs are created according to the patient’s condition and energy needs to support treatment. During routine checks, the diet is reviewed and adjusted if necessary. Throughout the hospital stay, patients are monitored under the dietitian’s supervision, and appropriate nutrition education is provided.
