Dietary Department of the Dr. Balabhai Nanavati Hospital started at very infancy period growing day by day.It is the goal of Dietary Department to meet nutritional needs of patients and residents by providing optimal nutritional care and quality food service. Over the period of time this department has progressed to no.1 department at national level. The Main Focus of Nutritional Counseling is Wellness and Building Health. Ultimately, the cells in our bodies are built from the raw materials we eat. The more suitable our food choices are to our specific requirements, the better cell structures we can build. Since every person is biochemically unique, individual nutritional imbalances and weaknesses must be assessed.

Inaugurated in March 2003 by the Hospital’s Vice-Chairman Mr. Priyam Jhaveri, the Obesity Clinic is growing rapidly.

List of services of Department

Services offered are:
A full – time licensed, registered dietitian& nutritionist, with team of qualified Senior dieticians are available to:

• Assess patient and resident's nutritional needs and assure those needs are met. Environmental pollution, metal toxicity, parasites and allergies are among other factors that must be considered in constructing a nutritional program. 
• Provide inpatient & outpatient nutrition counseling.
• Nutrition Lecture for group meetings.
• Individualized/ Therapeutic menu for special needs patients.
• Our hospital being selected as a training center for registered dieticians as well as for the students coming for internship from various colleges all over INDIA. We are charging Rs. 1000 / month For RD & for internship Rs. 400 / month. More than 60 students have been trained in the Dietetic department till today
• Individual attention /counseling given to all hospitalized patients.
• We introduce new dietary habits, incorporating the latest nutritional breakthroughs.

Nutrition Clinic for Weight Loss

Dr. Balabhai Nanavati Hospital has a unique weight loss programme, which was started on 13th March 2003, By Mr. Priyam Jhaveri, Vice Chairman. Up till now we have dealt 500 patients.
Main features are: Totally Natural, and Economical compared with all other existing weight loss programme. Motto of the clinic is: Promise yourself, For Good health/ No dieting/no hard exercises, loose weight with balanced diet.

 • Consult nutritionist/dietician  To Know your BMI & WHR

Weight Loss Packages
12 weeks ---8 kg
16 weeks ---10 kg
20 weeks ---15kg
24 weeks --- 20 kg

 • Additional features are
Bone mineral densitometer for the detection of degree of osteoporosis as well as grade of obesity at minimal charges.

With a successful beginning there are further additions being made for better results and efficiency. Designing a program specifically for each client taking into consideration such factors as height, weight, age, sex, level of exercise or physical activity, dietary goals, food preferences, sensitivities to specific foods, dietary habits, religious beliefs respecting the diet and nutritional deficiencies.

To meet the new challenges to health there is a “The Health & Lifestyle Scan “A world Patented software has been created and researched by Lifetime wellness Rx International Limited. The scan also releases individual prescription indicating areas for improvement as well as detailed advice on how this improvement can be brought about".

What does a patient get?

A lifetime assessment report and personal health report on :

• Fitness and body profile
• Nutritional profile
• Stress profile
• Dependency profile
• Cancer  Risk profile
• Cardiac Risk profile
• Safety assessment
• Eyes, ENT, Dental profile

Treatment at the Clinic is imparted by trained professionals, includes nutritional Counseling; an exercise regimen, lifestyle modification. Its services are unique, natural and economical when compared with other weight-loss centres.

Medical consultation includes a physical examination, blood investigation and other essential investigative tests that may be suggested by our panel of doctors. The package includes nutritional Counseling by our dieticians, an exercise regimen. The key feature of our Dietetic program is that we give individualized attention to each patient.

Equipments

1. EF 511BW Body Fat & Hydration % Monitor Scale:
  The Principle of this device based on the measurement of body’s electronic impedence known   as bioelectrical term named as “Bioelectronics Impedence analysis” (BIA),A factor related to   body fat and hydration % and in Con –current with other physical data(Age,gender,body height)

2. OJ – 101,
  Capacity 600 gms 0.01Max 600gm and Min0.5 g(OCTA)

3. Professional Scale digital weighing balance
  Model No.:L1.5GM 150-W
  Capacity: 150kg

  Least Count: 100gm
  Platform Size: 295x295mm

4. Manual inflation Blood pressure Monitor
  Company: Omron
  Specification
  Model: M2.
  Display LCD digital display
  Measurement range
  Pulse :40-180/min
  Accuracy: Pressure?3mmhgor 2% of reading
  Pulse ?5% of reading

  Inflation: Manual by inflation bulb
  Deflation: Automatic pressure release Valve

  Measurement Method: Oscillometric Method
  Accessories: Arm Cuff, Inflation bulb, Instruction Manual

5. Measuring cups and spoons are used for the accuracy desired in cooking.

Focus point:
At National and International Level:

• Research Paper on Non Invasive method to loose weight :A Research Paper Presented by Mrs. Ushakiran Sisodia at AIIMS, Jawaharlal Nehru Auditorium. Winner of the A.N Radha Award at the 37th Annual National Convention of the Indian Dietetic Association, 2004 & 2005 most Prestigious award for practicing Dietician
• Research Paper on Diet for Thalassemia (A little Angel) Children: A Research Paper Presented by Mrs. Ushakiran Sisodia at Indore 2005. At national Convention of Indian Dietetic association got best paper Award.

• Represented Dr. Balabhai Nanavati Hospital at European Federation of Association Of Dietician Nutrition 2005& Published Research paper In EFAD 2005 Nutrition GENEVA Switzerland June 2-5 2005
• Arranging workshop Nutrition education in different institution.

Patient experience: About the programme:

1. Very good (Mr. Yashpal Bahl)
2. Healthy woman with high level of physical activity weighing upto 78 kg,till jan 2006 was reduced to 68 kgs in just 3 months.Diet programme from Nanavati hospital had  a great impact on my daily work schedule. By increasing my day to day work in a short time with less effort .Hereby leaving more time to accommodate other workschedule. (Mrs. Pushpa Kambli)
3. Mrs Jyoti Sarpotdar due to this treatment I  feel little lighter & more fresh. Don’ feel tired. Can do work more.Due to weight loss can walk faster in 6 months I lost 18 kgs.
4.Mrs Mahajabeen ronak :It feels nice to loose extra weight which I have gained during pregnancy and by my negligence. I feel little lighter and confident to achieve my goal with your guidance.
4Mrs Nidhi Sharma: it seems nice. Workable
5. Miss Dwarka Vartak:Good programme.I should have followed more religiously.
6.Dr. Sanjeev Potdukhe: very nice.one of the best programme.I learned many new things .With exercise and balanced diet which helps in reduction.
7.Jyptsna dave:Follow up and personal attention is very nice.It is proper scientific and more practical.Useful for future life also.Patient’s friendly ,no torturement with the body .Very effective programme.
8.Mohita:Programme is very good and useful if instructions are observed properly,
9.Mrs  Jatoon sahirwala: The programme is good enough to encourage the patient to mould the habit and lead to healthy life.
10.Mrs Shirley  Dsouza: since the last 4 months I have lost about 9 kg.Thanks to the programme.I have benefited a lot from the programme ,only I hope I do not put on weight again.

Remark : Total Weight loss result seen 18 kg in 6 months naturally. More than 500 patients enrolled in this programme.

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OPD Timings:

OPD day and timings are scheduled to be changed soon.

Name	Day	Timings
Head of Department
Mrs. Usha Sisodia	Mon - Sat	2.00 p.m - 4.00 p.m
Team
Mrs. Suvarna Pathak (Co-ordinator)	Mon - Sat	2.00 p.m - 4.00 p.m
Mrs. Sherin Thomas	Mon - Sat	2.00 p.m - 4.00 p.m
Ms. Nirva Desai	Mon - Sat	2.00 p.m - 4.00 p.m