Clinical Nutrition
Clinical Nutrition is a branch of nutrition that focuses on the assessment and treatment of nutritional problems. Nutrition is essential in preventing disease and optimising performance, acting directly on people's health and well-being. Our professionals combine integrative nutrition knowledge to improve health outcomes and quality of life.
The Online Clinical Nutrition Consultation includes:
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Nutritional Assessment
- Detailed assessments to identify nutritional deficiencies, excesses or imbalances that could affect the patient's health. It includes a detailed analysis of the dietary pattern, and can also include laboratory tests and physical assessments.
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Individualised Food Planning
- Based on the previous assessment, a personalised diet plan is developed that meets each person's specific needs. The diet plan can aim to control weight (decrease or increase), improve health conditions, improve sports performance, among others.
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Education and counselling
- The clinical nutritionist educates and advises the person on the importance of proper nutrition and how to make healthy food choices to improve health and prevent complications.
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Interdisciplinarity
- By working together with other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and physical trainers, we guarantee a holistic and integrated approach to the person's care.
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Management of Chronic Conditions
- Management of chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension and gastrointestinal diseases, helping to control symptoms and improve quality of life.
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Recovery and Rehabilitation
- When recovering from surgery, musculoskeletal injuries or serious illnesses, proper nutrition is essential to promote healing, regain strength and prevent complications.
Why have an online Clinical Nutrition consultation?
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Improving General Health
- Assessment and correction of nutritional deficiencies.
- A balanced diet suited to individual needs.
- Increased energy and general well-being.
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Weight Management
- Guidance for healthy weight loss, gain or maintenance.
- Development of personalised eating and physical activity strategies.
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Control and Prevention of Chronic Diseases
- Better control of conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.
- Reduced risk of complications associated with these conditions.
- Preventing the development of chronic diseases through proper nutrition.
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Recovery and Rehabilitation
- Nutritional support during recovery from surgery, musculoskeletal injuries or serious illnesses.
- Accelerates the healing and recovery process.
- Prevention of post-operative complications and during rehabilitation.
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Support in Specific Health Situations
- Management of gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
- Assistance with food intolerances and allergies.
- Development of diet plans for specific conditions such as kidney disease, cancer or liver disease.
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Improving digestion and metabolism
- Identification and resolution of digestive problems.
- Optimisation of metabolism through proper nutrition.
- Relief of symptoms such as bloating, constipation and abdominal discomfort.
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Support for Healthy Ageing
- Promoting age-appropriate nutrition, helping to maintain muscle mass and prevent nutritional deficiencies.
- Improved quality of life and independence for the elderly.
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Education and Changing Eating Habits
- Education on healthy and balanced food choices.
- Developing skills in planning and preparing healthy meals.
- Motivation and ongoing support to adopt healthy eating habits.
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Improving Physical and Sports Performance
- Planning specific diets for athletes and physical activity practitioners.
- Optimising performance and post-workout recovery.
Raquel Teixeira
Graduated in Nutrition Sciences and Master in Food Safety.
‘I have dedicated my entire professional career to nutrition in sport, in a variety of disciplines and contexts, from young athletes to professional athletes, team and individual disciplines, including Olympic and Paralympic athletes.’
Mission
Food and nutrition have a significant impact on the performance of athletes by promoting a state of health and adequate energy, as well as achieving a good body composition.