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Nutrition therapy

Medical nutrition therapy helps you to recover more quickly after a procedure, or when you've been diagnosed with a chronic condition. Learn more here.

Post-op liquid diets

Most people don't know what it means when they're told to go on a liquid diet after mouth surgery or digestive-tract procedures. DietDoc explains how this type of diet works.

More kJ, fat if you have CF

People with cystic fibrosis require a much higher energy intake than others and need to compensate for poor absorption caused by a lack of digestive enzymes.

Your guide to renal nutrition

A healthy varied diet and keeping track of fluid and electrolyte intake is very important in chronic renal disease. Follow our list of important guidelines, provided by NICUS.

Renal nutrition: phosphate

Phosphate recommendations for chronic renal failure patients, provide by the Nutrition Information Centre of the University of Stellenbosch (NICUS).

Diet preparations before surgery

Experts recommend a vegan diet pre- and post surgery, saying that because it's loaded with antioxidants, it helps the body respond to the stresses of surgery and recovery.

Cystic fibrosis and your diet

Nowadays, survival of this previously lethal genetic disorder has improved greatly thanks to early detection and the use of intensive treatments, including nutrition interventions.

Cystic fibrosis and supplementation

People with cystic fibrosis have a heightened need for fat-soluble vitamins and sodium. The use of enzyme replacement therapy also plays an important role. DietDoc explains.

Renal nutrition: potassium, sodium

Potassium and sodium recommendations for chronic renal failure patients, provided by the Nutrition Information Centre of the University of Stellenbosch (NICUS).

Renal nutrition: fluids

Fluid and water recommendations for chronic renal failure patients, provided by the Nutrition Information Centre of the University of Stellenbosch (NICUS).