Healthy Nutrition and Diet

Healthy Nutrition and Diet
Sedentary lifestyle and dietary errors can lead to the development of chronic and risky diseases. In recent years, the number of people with weight problems and serious problems such as high blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, cardiovascular diseases has been increasing.

In Nutrition and Diet units, personalized nutrition plans are prepared to change the eating habits of patients. Awareness is raised about healthy nutrition and nutritional recommendations are made. All these services are based on the patient's age, health problems, weight and, most importantly, blood tests. People who adopt purpose-oriented eating habits can get rid of health problems.

Nutrition and Diet Therapy Areas

Healthy Eating (Weight Gain, Weight Loss and Weight Maintenance): A balanced and healthy diet is essential for a healthy metabolism. Although the first goal that usually comes to mind when it comes to healthy eating is weight loss, the concept of healthy eating is much more than weight loss. The body's fuel is the food consumed, fats, carbohydrates and proteins are all involved in metabolic processes. For this reason, a person should consume the nutrients required for body health at an optimum level. Those who are malnourished, have overweight problems or want to maintain their weight can reduce their risk of developing diseases by getting support from experts in the healthy nutrition and diet unit.

Nutrition in Eating Behavior Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Blumia Nervosa and atypical eating disorders may cause people to eat too much or not eat at all. Past traumas, emotional changes, social pressure, etc. can lead to eating behavior disorders. Specialists in the Nutrition and Diet unit provide nutritional advice to people and receive support from psychiatrists in this process. Although eating disorders affect people's weight, it should not be forgotten that they are a reflection of important psychological problems.

Nutrition in Diabetes: Nutrition programs of diabetic patients should be designed to control the sugar level in the blood. In order to control the disease, it is necessary to receive consultancy from nutrition and diet specialists, and at the same time, personalized nutrition programs should be followed.

Nutrition in Cardiovascular Diseases: There is a close link between cardiovascular diseases and lifestyle. Exercise and a healthy diet can prevent cardiovascular diseases. However, the importance of a balanced diet for people with these diseases increases even more. For this reason, people with cardiovascular diseases should definitely follow nutrition programs specially prepared for them.

Nutrition during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Women should pay close attention to their nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Especially during pregnancy, uncontrolled nutrition can jeopardize the health of both the expectant mother and the baby. The foods necessary for the development of the baby should be consumed in the right amount. During breastfeeding, priority should be given to foods that support the development of the baby and at the same time improve the health of the mother. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should seek advice and support from nutrition and diet experts.

Nutrition in Gestational Diabetes (Gestational Diabetes): In uncontrolled gestational diabetes, both the expectant mother and the baby are likely to have serious health problems. For this reason, pregnant women with gestational diabetes should stay under the follow-up of nutrition and diet specialists and follow the nutrition programs specially prepared for them.

Nutrition in Digestive System Diseases: If the food consumed is not digested, the overall health of the body is jeopardized. People with digestive system diseases should pay much more attention to their nutrition. Nutrition programs that will not exacerbate the symptoms of diseases, meet vitamin and mineral requirements, and adapt to diseases without increasing health problems should be followed.

Cancer and Nutrition: It is known that there is a link between obesity and cancer. The foods consumed can change the way metabolism works. In order to prevent cancer, attention should be paid to the foods consumed, how much food is consumed, and everyone should follow nutrition programs tailored to their needs.

Kidney Diseases and Nutrition: Kidneys that cannot fully function can lead to different health problems. For this reason, people with kidney diseases should pay attention to protein, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, salt and fat consumption. In line with the person's health status and blood values, experts prepare the nutrition program they should follow.

Athlete Nutrition: The daily caloric intake of people who play sports regularly should be higher than that of people with a normal level of activity. There should be a perfect balance between carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids. Athletes should seek support from nutrition and diet experts to meet their energy needs, prevent muscle wasting and shorten the recovery period after training.

Allergy, Food Intolerance and Nutrition: Allergy is the reaction of the immune system to the foods consumed and food intolerance is the reaction of the digestive system. People with food sensitivity should pay attention to the foods they eat and the amount of food they consume. Determining which foods their body reacts to and following a special nutrition program accordingly will help them stay healthy.

At Private Ata Health Hospital, we consider all the nutritional needs of our patients. We offer services that will open the doors of a healthy life to all our patients who apply to us, regardless of their age, with experienced experts in our Nutrition and Diet unit.