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)
Food diary (1 week)
To record everything you consume, including snacks and drinks, and should be completed as accurately as possible
At risk of malnutrition (underweight and weight loss)
At risk of malnutrition (underweight and weight loss)
Simple ideas on how you can get the most nutrition from the food you are eating
Reduced appetite
Taste and smell changes
Taste and smell changes
Changes to senses of taste and smell after a brain injury
Taste and smell changes after stroke
Overweight and healthy eating
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:
The Eatwell Guide shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a healthy, balanced diet:
Managing obesity:
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.
Fatigue and nutrition
Fatigue and nutrition
Wound healing and nutrition
Wound healing and nutrition
Altered bowel habit and nutrition
Altered bowel habit and nutrition
