Dietetics and Nutrition

The Dietetics and Nutrition Department at International Modern Hospital (IMH) plays a critical role in disease prevention, medical management, and long-term health optimization through evidence-based clinical nutrition care. Nutrition directly influences metabolism, immunity, growth, recovery, and overall quality of life. In the UAE, where lifestyle-related conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and digestive disorders are highly prevalent, structured nutritional intervention has become an essential component of modern healthcare.

At IMH, dietetics and nutrition are practiced as clinical disciplines, not general dietary advice. The department provides medically supervised, personalized nutrition care that supports patients across preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative pathways. Nutrition plans are scientifically grounded, culturally appropriate, and closely integrated with each patient’s medical treatment plan.

The department delivers comprehensive clinical nutrition services for adults, children, pregnant women, and elderly patients. Clinical dietitians work closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure nutrition therapy enhances treatment outcomes and supports long-term health stability.

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) forms the foundation of care. Patients with conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease, gastrointestinal and liver disorders, endocrine and cardiovascular diseases benefit from targeted nutrition strategies designed to improve metabolic control and reduce complications.

Weight management and metabolic nutrition are key focus areas. Structured programs emphasize sustainable lifestyle change, realistic goal-setting, and long-term success rather than short-term dieting. Dietitians also play a vital role in bariatric surgery preparation and post-operative nutritional follow-up, ensuring nutritional adequacy and preventing deficiencies.

Specialized nutrition care is provided for diabetes and endocrine disorders, digestive conditions such as IBS, food intolerances, reflux, and malabsorption, as well as pediatric and maternal nutrition. Preventive nutrition guidance focuses on balanced diets, hydration, and lifestyle habits aligned with UAE dietary patterns.

The Dietetics and Nutrition Department at IMH works closely with Bariatric Surgery, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, and Critical Care teams to deliver integrated, patient-centered care. Our goal is to support better clinical outcomes and sustainable long-term health through professional nutrition care.