Nutrition and Dietetics

We can help you if:

• You have a poor appetite and not eating.

• You would like to lose weight.

• Your eating and drinking and swallowing skills have changed.

• You can’t go to the toilet.

• You need a special diet and need to eat different foods to make you feel better.

We can help you with:

• Making good food choices and meal plans.

• Eating and drinking.

We can help your carers:

• Understand how they can support you with your eating and drinking.

We can visit you:

• At home..

OR

• out and about.

What happens when I see the Dietitian?

• We will take your weight and height and will ask you about the food and liquids you eat and drink.

Will the Dietitian ask me to do anything?

• We may ask you to keep a food and activity diary.

How will the Dietitian help my carers with my special diet?

• We will make a food plan with you and your carers. We can also give you some meal ideas and recipes.

Contact us at:

Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
Kirklands
Fallside Road
Bothwell
G71 8BB.

Telephone: 01698 855514

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