Dietitian

Nutritional support from a dietitian

Eating plans built around your health and your circumstances.

A dietitian works with what you actually eat, what your health requires and what is realistic in your life. It is practical work rather than generic advice.

Through the platform you can be connected with a dietitian in the network, either directly or as part of a wider plan involving medical assessment and other professionals.

Dietetic input matters most where nutrition and a medical condition interact - diabetes, high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, digestive conditions, pregnancy, or recovery after illness. In those situations general advice is not enough, because what you should be eating depends on what is happening clinically.

It also matters where previous attempts have not worked. A dietitian looks at why an approach failed rather than prescribing a stricter version of the same thing.

What this covers

  • Nutritional assessment
  • Eating plans suited to your circumstances
  • Support for weight management goals
  • Nutrition alongside chronic conditions
  • Ongoing review and adjustment

Good to know

Dietitians work within their own scope of practice. Where a concern is medical rather than nutritional, it is referred to a doctor.

All services are subject to appropriate clinical assessment, professional scope of practice and clinical suitability.

How It Works

From first message to next step

01

Get in touch

Message us on WhatsApp, call, or send an email. Tell us briefly what you need.

02

We arrange a time

We confirm a time for a consultation that fits around your day.

03

The consultation

The healthcare professional takes your history, assesses the concern and discusses the appropriate next step with you.

04

What happens next

A prescription, certificate, test request or referral — whichever is clinically appropriate for your situation.

Questions

Common questions

Do I need a doctor's referral first?

Not necessarily. You can be connected with a dietitian directly, though a medical assessment sometimes comes first where it would be useful.

Are dietitian consultations remote too?

Yes, dietetic consultations can generally be conducted remotely.

What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?

In South Africa dietitians are healthcare professionals registered with the HPCSA and can work clinically alongside medical treatment. The network uses registered dietitians.

Will I be given a strict diet to follow?

The aim is a plan you can sustain given your health, your budget and how you actually live. A plan abandoned in a fortnight helps nobody.

Speak to someone about dietitian

Send a WhatsApp message and we will connect you with the right healthcare professional for your situation.