Dieticians are experts in food and nutrition, trained to deal with the nutritional needs of individuals and to promote nutritious eating habits for everyone. Dieticians can give advice on areas including:

• Dealing with bowel problems e.g. constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhoea

• How to meet your nutritional needs naturally.

• How to deal with medical problems that can respond to modifications in food intake e.g.diabetes, Crohn's disease, allergies and tolerance

• Promoting wound healing

• Supporting development and growth from birth to senior years

• Improving blood pressure and blood fats (such as cholesterol)

• Maintaining, gaining or losing weight if necessary

• Helping you feel fitter and healthier

How to find a community dietician

Community dieticians hold clinics in health centres, district hospitals and general practices around the country. GPs can offer referral.

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