comprehensive dietary treatment plan (R1900):
- Nutrition Assessment:
This is very much a fact-finding meeting for the dietician to find out your likes and dislikes, and to determine your goals. The dietician will take:
- physical measurements – height; weight; body fat; waist circumference. I use an InBody Body Composition Analyser to determine fat, muscle and water values.
- a medical and family history
- a dieting history
- a 24-hour dietary recall
- goal-setting
- blood tests will be ordered if deemed necessary
- dietary education will be given
- OPTIONAL: nutrigenomic (DNA) tests will be done if the patient would like a diet plan that is personalised according to their DNA. These tests are an additional cost.
Diet Plan Presentation:
The dietician will take all the information gathered from the initial consultation, and draw up an individualised diet plan to meet your specific nutritional requirements. You are educated on the reasoning behind the diet plan so that you are empowered to make the correct food choices to meet your dietary requirements. You will also be given menu ideas and recipes to follow.
This consultation can be done in-person or online.
- Follow -Up Sessions
These consultations involve monitoring your progress, and adjusting your diet plan where required. InBody measurements will be done on weight-loss and weight-gain clients.
The dietician will do a dietary intake assessment to ensure you are managing your personalised diet plan. The necessary dietary changes will be made during these sessions. You will also be given tips to help you stay on track and develop healthy, sustainable eating habits for life.
Various topics will be covered in the follow-ups. These include eating out and socializing; coping with hunger; managing comfort eating; healthy meal ideas; breaking the fat-loss plateau; getting active and overcoming exercise barriers.
R390 for weekly follow-ups
R555 for non-weekly follow-ups
R1560 for four non-weekly follow-up sessions (upfront payment required)
We can claim directly from most Medical Aids
Please note: MEDICAL AID PATIENTS
We accept most medical aids. Benefits will be checked prior to consultation, and if funds are not available, you will be asked to settle the outstanding fee straight after your consultation.
If in doubt, please call in advance to check if your medical aid plan will cover the fees.
Check with your medical aid to see if you qualify for their weight management programs or diabetes care programs. If you qualify, the consultations will not come out of your medical savings. You will need to supply the dietician with proof of activation of these benefits.
Discovery Vitality Members will earn 1000 Vitality Points for consulting with a dietician.
Bestmed members on the Tempo Lifestyle Program qualify for 2 free consultations per year. To activate this benefit you must complete the lifestyle assessment at a Clicks or Dis-Chem clinic before seeing the dietician.