Dietetics and nutrition in Whanganui
Dietitians work in many clinical settings, including inpatient and outpatient services, community and mental health services.
Contact us
To contact the Dietetics and nutrition services at Whanganui Hospital:
- Phone: 06 348 3310
Where to find us
- Building F Lambie
- 100 Heads Road
- Whanganui
8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
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Services we provide
A dietitian is an expert in nutrition. Dietitians provide treatment, education and support if you need nutrition information and advice relating to a medical and surgical treatment. They can also help you manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Services we provide include help with:
- malnutrition
- oncology
- IBD/IBS and low FODMAP diet
- diabetes across the lifespan
- enteral nutrition
- disordered eating
- paediatrics
- weight management and other long term chronic health conditions, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure
- gut and intestinal health.
Referral information
You can be referred to Dietetics and nutrition services by your healthcare provider or other health professional involved in your care.