Why Visit a Dietitian?

What is a Dietitian?

Achieving accreditation as a dietitian in Australia, requires at least 5 years of university study, two of which are post-graduate at the Masters or Doctorate level. An APD (Accredited Practicing Dietitian) is not simply a nutritionist, but is qualified to work with a medical team in delivering care to patients in a variety of settings, including Hospital Intensive Care, Renal Dialysis, Cardiovascular Rehabilitation as well as general health and wellbeing. APDs are registered with the Health Department of WA and can offer Medicare and Private Health Insurance Rebates.

What can they do?

APDs can work with you to help manage a new or ongoing medical condition by providing scientifically validated education on the best diet and eating structure to aid your journey to good health. They routinely undertake food and menu analyses, nutritional assessments and can work with your GP to assist in the interpretation of nutritionally related blood tests. Some dietitians specialise in sports and fitness or work in hospital and aged care settings or the food service industry to provide sound menu programs with research-based outcomes.

About Clinical Dietetic Services

At Clinical Dietetic Services, all clients are treated with integrity and respect. There's no judgement or pressure nor any fads or the latest novelties in diets. With his clinical and scientific background, Angus is committed to providing research-based and tested advice to complement your medical treatment. Ring Angus on 0403 553 998 for a chat to find out more. No obligation.
Most clients come for an intitial and at least one follow-up consultation. Depending on the individual's medical circumstances, they might return for a 6 to 12 monthly review. Detailed reports are provided to clients' GPs as a matter of policy.
In these worrying times, the last thing anyone needs is to be run-down and vulnerable due to poor nutrition. Here are three “do-s" that can help.
DO: Eat a range of fruit and vegetables daily. These contain many water-soluble vitamins and minerals, some of which can be depleted if we are not continually topping them up. They help support a strong immune system. Having lots by overdosing on vitamin tablets is no guarantee of extra immunity but having a deficiency WILL eventually lead to a weaker immune system.DO: Keep your gut healthy by eating food that is probiotic in nature. Yoghurt, kimchee, sauerkraut, kombucha and kefir are all good for you. DO: Balance your life with some exercise and good sleep and look after your mental health.