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Dietetics

Dietetians optimise your physical and mental health, as well as your quality of life, by creating sustainable, nourishing and enjoyable eating patterns.

Dietetians hold a comprehensive knowledge of the science behind what we eat and how our food and the nutrients it contains are absorbed and used by our body. They work with veterans and NDIS participants to promote wellbeing and independence through all stages of life, and are an integral part of a holistic approach to overall health. Your dietitian will help you address any health or dietetic concerns you may have by assessing your current health and nutritional status, working with you and your family to set realistic and achievable goals, and devising a treatment plan to enrich the quality of your diet – and your life.

Proactive dietitians are supported and encouraged to regularly participate in additional specialised training and professional development, allowing them to interpret the latest research and extract the ‘facts from the fiction’ so you can be reassured the advice you receive is up-to-date and informed by scientific evidence. By combining the science of nutrition with their knowledge around shopping and cooking, they will work to give you personalised advice that is both easy to understand and follow.

The Benefits Of Seeing A Dietitian Can Include:

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    Improved diet
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    Improved mood
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    Assistance increasing food range for choosy eaters or people with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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    Structured dietary advice
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    Education and a support team
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    Weight loss management and portion control
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    Improved bowel management
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    Restored strength and energy following traumatic injury
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    Improved fluid intake
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    Improved life expectancy
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    Complex management of eating disorders and disordered eating
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    Improved blood results (e.g. blood sugars, cholesterol, liver enzymes, anti-inflammatory markers)
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    Improved physical or exercise performance
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    Improved symptom management of chronic conditions (IBS, Coeliac disease, reflux)

Dietitians Provide Support With:

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    Developing meal plans – dietitians are trained in medical dietetics and can create meal plans to help manage a range of health conditions, such as coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes
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    Education and training of support people in tasks such as shopping and meal preparation
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    Developing your skills in menu planning, shopping, and budgeting
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    Advice and support for difficulties with chewing and/or swallowing
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    Advice on how to eat to support recovery from illness, injury or surgery, including poor wound healing
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    Support for managing choosy or problem feeding including food refusal and challenging mealtime behaviours
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    Managing non-oral (tube) feeding and weaning
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    Building skills in meal preparation
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    Dietary advice for different life stages – such as eating to support optimal growth and development in children, to meet the extra nutritional needs of pregnancy and breastfeeding, or to ensure adequate nutrition as you get older
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    Creating meal plans to ensure adequate nutrition for different dietary choices – such as vegetarianism and veganism
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    Plans for weight management – if you need support to achieve or maintain a healthy weight, a dietetian can create a plan to help you achieve this goal
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    Providing education about nutrition – including how to understand food labels and manage portion sizes
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    Help for managing malnutrition or unintentional weight loss
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    Support for changing food-related behaviours
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    Sourcing of nutritional supplements

Funding

We provide dietetic services to the general public and a wide range of funding types. Our practitioners work closely with each individual, their families, support network, and relevant funding bodies to ensure ease of access to services for eligible patients. See how Dietetics could benefit you!

Our accredited dietitians provide evidence-based dietetic advice and support to help NDIS participants achieve their health goals. We use a person-centred approach that takes into consideration the unique circumstances and preferences of each participant.

Pro-Active Health’s dietitians have extensive experience in providing dietetic services to DVA clients. Using evidence-based practices and the latest research to ensure that you receive the most effective and up-to-date dietetic advice.

As part of your care plan, Pro-active health will provide regular home visits to assess your dietetic needs and develop meal plans that support your health and wellbeing.

Pro-Active Health’s dietitians provide personalised dietetic counseling to help Medicare patients improve their health and well-being. Our services are designed to be patient-centred, evidence-based, and tailored to the individual’s needs, preferences, and lifestyle.

Private health

Accessing private healthcare funding for dietetic services with Pro-Active Health can be a simple and straightforward process.

If you have sustained an injury or illness as a result of work-related activities, you may be eligible for funding from WorkCover to access a range of allied health services, including dietetic services.

FAQs

No, a dietetian works with you to make a series of small changes over a period of time. They may even ask you to try only one thing per week. It is important to make sure you tell your dietetian if you are having trouble implementing a change as they can provide you with the support to make healthy choices easier choices.

Our supportive dietetians work closely alongside family members and support people for veterans and NDIS participants, recognising that they often play a key role in helping these clients work towards their health goals. We provide them with practical strategies and tools to assist with a range of issues they may be facing, from fussy eating and challenging mealtime behaviours, to encouraging independence in shopping and meal preparation.

Your dietetian works closely with you to create sustainable recommendations that you can enjoy. As nutrients come in many forms and from many different sources, if you’re struggling with any parts of your plan, simply let your dietetian know.

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