General Practice Hospital – Islamabad

Nutrition & Dietetics Department

At General Practice Hospital, our Nutrition & Dietetics Department focuses on personalized, science-based dietary care to promote long-term wellness and manage medical conditions through nutrition. Whether you’re aiming for better health, recovering from illness, or managing a chronic disease, our clinical nutritionists and dietitians are here to guide you every step of the way.
Good nutrition is the foundation of good health — and our mission is to help you eat smarter, live better, and feel your best.

Our Approach to Nutrition

We believe food is not just fuel — it’s medicine. Our clinical dietitians work closely with physicians across departments to create individualized diet plans tailored to your medical needs, lifestyle, and preferences. Every plan is designed to be realistic, sustainable, and result-oriented, whether it’s for weight management, metabolic health, or recovery from surgery.

Nutrition -Weight Management & Lifestyle

Weight Management & Lifestyle Nutrition

We provide structured and sustainable plans for both weight loss and healthy weight gain. Our approach focuses on balanced nutrition, portion control, behavior modification, and long-term maintenance rather than crash diets or deprivation.

Nutrition - Clinical Nutrition

Clinical Nutrition

Our clinical nutritionists design specialized diets for patients with medical conditions such as:
• Diabetes & insulin resistance
• Hypertension & heart disease
• Renal (kidney) disorders
• Liver disease
• Gastrointestinal problems (IBS, reflux, constipation)
• Cancer or post-surgery recovery
Each plan complements your medical treatment and supports faster healing, improved energy, and better quality of life

Nutrition -Therapeutic Diet Planning

Therapeutic Diet Planning

For patients admitted in IPD or undergoing treatment in OPD, we provide therapeutic diets aligned with physician recommendations. This includes renal diets, cardiac-friendly meals, diabetic meal plans, and post-operative recovery diets.

Nutrition - Nutrition for Wellness & Prevention

Nutrition for Wellness & Prevention

Our preventive nutrition programs help you stay healthy and avoid future illness. These include dietary counseling for cholesterol control, bone health, hormonal balance, and gut health — with an emphasis on nutrient-dense, natural eating patterns.

Nutrition - Dietary Counseling for Special Groups

Dietary Counseling for Special Groups

Pregnancy & Lactation: Nutritional plans to support a healthy pregnancy and postnatal recovery.
Children & Adolescents: Growth-appropriate diets to promote immunity and development.
Elderly Nutrition: Easy-to-digest, balanced plans for aging individuals.

Nutrition - Pre & Post-Surgical Nutrition

Pre & Post-Surgical Nutrition

Our dietitians collaborate with surgeons and physicians to prepare patients nutritionally before surgery and ensure smooth recovery afterward — focusing on wound healing, immunity, and strength restoration.

Book Your Consultation Today

Find balance, energy, and better health through personalized nutrition. Our experienced clinical dietitians at General Practice Hospital – Islamabad are here to support your journey to wellness.

FAQ's

Nutrition & Dietetics Department ?

A clinical dietitian is a healthcare professional trained in medical nutrition therapy, often working in hospitals. A nutritionist provides general guidance on healthy eating and lifestyle.

Yes. Clinical dietitians specialize in creating meal plans to manage conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

Absolutely. Our dietitians design evidence-based, individualized weight management plans that are sustainable and results-oriented.

Yes, our dietitians visit admitted patients to assess nutritional needs and plan therapeutic diets in coordination with physicians.

No, but it complements medical treatment effectively, helping you achieve better control and improved overall health.