Dr. Dietician Beyza Topcu

Dietitians evaluate your dietary intake and, based on that information and other factors, develop customised meal plans to help you achieve health improvements, manage chronic conditions, or improve your weight. They can also educate you about healthy eating or living practices, supplementation, and other lifestyle alterations.

You should consult with a dietitian when you are seeking to manage your weight or improve your chronic disease outcomes (diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease), following surgical recovery, recovering from an eating disorder, planning for pregnancy, looking for nutritional optimisation following a sporting event, or to ensure proper nutrition during growth.

Yes. Dietitians develop programs that promote safe and effective weight loss or weight gain, personalised to support your metabolism, lifestyle, and medical history.

Dietitians help patients following bariatric surgery through the steps of diet progression and education on portion control, nutrient supplementation, and effective weight management strategies.

A dietitian requires formal education and clinical training for the practice of medical nutrition therapy, and supports patients so that they can manage their disease, whereas a nutritionist may or may not do so, as they often come from a more wellness-oriented perspective.

Dietitians can develop meal plans with individualised nutrition components for diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, liver disease, kidney diseases, and gastrointestinal disease.

Absolutely. Dietitians offer personalised programs designed to address growth, nutrition deficiencies, and healthy eating behaviors in children and adolescents.