Nutritional Service
Achimota Hospital’s Nutritional Services provides comprehensive nutrition consultation services for patients of all ages in both the inpatient and ambulatory (outpatient) settings.
Good nutrition is important for staying healthy. It is also an important part of treating or managing health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, digestive disorders, obesity, and high blood pressure
Our Nutrition Services treats healthy individuals as well as those with acute or chronic illnesses or conditions. Our program is for anyone who has concerns and questions about their diet, feedings, foods, growth and development, special diets, and healthy eating.
What do we offer?
We offer a multidisciplinary team approach, with staff experienced in a variety of highly specialized diagnostic and treatment areas. Registered dieticians can assist with:
- Planning and developing healthy eating guidelines
- Recommendations on tube feedings
- Discharge nutrition instruction
- Nutrition education
- Follow-up care for long-term nutritional needs
- Consultation to patients
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: Alhassan zulaiha