Dietetic
Dietetics is the science of food in all its details and implications of diet on health.
Dietetics implies knowledge and control of:
• the nutritional physiology: digestion, absorption and utilization of nutrients by the body
• specific physiological states: pregnancy, lactation, growth, childhood, adolescence, senior …
• diseases related to nutrition and their medical and dietetic support (overweight, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, hypertension, renal failure, malnutrition, eating disorders, gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, food allergies, underweight, gastroesophageal reflux …)
• the composition of food
• food preparation techniques and knowledge of multiple types of cooking
• manufacturing processes industrial food
• food hygiene and means of food preservation
The dietitian is the nutrition specialist, he graduated from high school (3 years full time).
His training considered all aspects of food and the links between diet and health.
Belgian dietitians are armed with a solid scientific background in nutrition and food composition. This training meets the requirements of the Royal Decree of 19 February 1997.
Specific Skills:
At Medicis, the dieticians can also carry out consultations specialized in sports nutrition:
• natural optimization of performances
• weight management
• hydration
• Management of glycogen, especially before and during a competition
• Determine, in consultation with your doctor and / or kinesitherapist, the type of sport that suits you best according to your goal
• …
Medical team
Appointment's timetable
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Neji, Olpha | 14.00-18.30 |
Technical exams
Frequently asked questions
Is the consultation with a dietitian supported by the insurance?
If you are not diabetic or with renal dysfunction:
Yes, most mutuals take in charge for a minimum of two consultations and up to 10 visits per year for an amount supported by 10 to 25 Euros per consultation.
If you are diabetic or with renal dysfunction:
As approved by INAMI, you can be supported in the framework of a diabetes passport, or a “trajet de soins”. These documents will be granted under certain conditions and are signed by your doctor. They entitle you to 2 or 4 consultations largely repaid.
In addition, many mutual offer additional benefits to patients with diabetes or renal dysfunction, such as a greater number of consultations per year for which a portion of the amount will be refunded.
What is the difference between a doctor-nutritionnist and a dietitian?
The paramedical training of a dietitian is fully oriented toward nutrition, while the doctor-nutritionist is a doctor who has received special training in nutrition.