KNOW YOUR DIET

What is the role of diet?

Therapeutic nutrition or MN T is concerned with the nutritional requirements of patients suffering from different diseases and prescribing the right type of diets for them. The objectives of diet therapy are

• Correction of the existing dietary deficiencies and to maintain the patient in good nutritional state.
• Formulation of diet to meet the needs of the patient taking into consideration his/her food habits
• Education of the patient regarding the need for adhering to the prescribed diet