A dietary assessment is the process of collecting and evaluating information about what a person eats and drinks to understand their nutritional intake and habits.

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It helps determine whether someone’s diet is:

• Adequate

• Balanced

• Excessive or deficient in certain nutrients 

By:

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1. Identifying Nutrition Gaps

• Low iron, calcium, fibre, or protein intake

• Excess sugar, salt, or saturated fat

• Poor fruit and vegetable consumption

This allows for targeted corrections, not generic advice.

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2. Linking Diet to Health Conditions

Dietary assessments help connect eating patterns to:

• Poor glucose control in diabetes

• High sodium intake in hypertension

• Excess calories in obesity

• Low protein intake in underweight or elderly patients

Instead of guessing, we can show you exactly what is contributing to your symptoms or lab results.

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3. Behavior Change Support

Assessments highlight:

• Emotional eating patterns

• Skipped meals

• Late-night snacking

• Over-reliance on processed foods

Once identified; we can guide gradual habit changes rather than extreme dieting.

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4. Monitoring Progress

Repeat assessments help:

• Track improvements

• Adjust meal plans

• Reinforce positive changes

• Keep patients accountable

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