Center for Nutrition and Obesity
The Department of Nutrition at Clinica Las Condes is composed of a multidisciplinary team of professionals trained to diagnose and treat all types of nutrition issues in adults related to underweight diseases, overweight, obesity, dyslipidemia, diabetes, eating disorders, etc. We also provide nutritional counseling for pregnant women, nursing mothers and healthy people who want to improve their eating habits.
To accomplish this, the center has a group of highly trained professionals to handle your issue. Each of them has a key role in treatment:
Medical Nutritionist: Nutrition Specialist in charge of evaluating and suggesting the appropriate treatment for each patient including the management of associated diseases.
Nutritionist: the professional responsible for patient education on food nutrition labeling food, portion size, schedules, and more. They will measure your percentage of body fat and create an individual and personalized meal plan; adjusted to meet the nutritional needs of the patient and associated diseases.
Psychologist: Specializing in disorders associated with food, they have tools for assessment, diagnosis and treatment to help patients solve their issues and develop strategies for handling stress and triggers adaptively.
We also have technology that assures a high quality standard in relation to the tests and procedures to which patients are subjected, as well as a well-equipped gym that allows for patients to practice safe and effective exercise.