Dietitian

Hello my name is Vanessa. I am a specialist Neurological Dietitian.

Having a neurological condition can sometimes lead to swallowing problems, problems with your bowels, changes in appetite, feeling full quickly, having difficulty shopping, preparing or cooking your meals which might affect the type of food you eat, or how often you eat. If this is a problem for you, a dietitian may assess you and can offer advice and support on your diet to help you be as strong, healthy, and independent as possible.

Nutrition Information for Neurological Conditions

Food Diary (1 week)

To record everything you consume, including snacks and drinks, and should be completed as accurately as possible

https://111.wales.nhs.uk/pdfs/food_DIARYSHEET.PDF

At Risk of Malnutrition (underweight and/or weight loss)

Simple ideas on how you can get the most nutrition from the food you are eating

https://www.malnutritionpathway.co.uk/library/pleaflet_yellow.pdf

Reduced Appetite

https://www.malnutritionpathway.co.uk/library/reduced_appetite.pdf

Taste and Smell Changes

https://www.malnutritionpathway.co.uk/library/loss_of_taste.pdf

Changes to senses of taste and smell after a brain injury

https://www.headway.org.uk/media/12624/taste-and-smell-issues-after-brain-injury-publication.pdf

Taste and smell changes after stroke

https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke/effects/physical/taste-and-smell

Overweight and Healthy Eating

Healthy eating is about having a balance of different foods to provide all the nutrients your body needs for healthy living

https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/healthy-eating.html

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/publications/healthy-eating-and-drinking/eat-better

The Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a healthy, balanced diet

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-guidelines-and-food-labels/the-eatwell-guide/

Managing Obesity

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obesity/treatment/

The NHS Digital Weight Management Programme is a 12-week online behavioural and lifestyle programme that people can access via the internet, supporting adults living with obesity who also have a diagnosis of diabetes, hypertension or both, to manage their weight and improve their health.

https://www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/

Fatigue and Nutrition

https://www.malnutritionpathway.co.uk/library/fatigue.pdf

Wound Healing & Nutrition

https://www.malnutritionpathway.co.uk/library/proteinideas.pdf

Altered Bowel Habit & Nutrition

https://www.malnutritionpathway.co.uk/library/altered_bowel_habit.pdf