Clinical Nutrition

At Amrita Hospital, the Clinical Nutrition Department is a vital part of patient care. We recognize that good nutrition is fundamental to healing, recovery, and overall well-being. Our team of qualified Clinical Nutritionists works closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver personalized, evidence-based nutrition therapy for patients of all ages and medical conditions. We support both inpatients and outpatients with comprehensive dietary assessments and customized nutrition plans tailored to their medical, cultural, and lifestyle needs.  

With facilities that include dedicated consultation rooms, HIS-integrated digital meal monitoring, and NABH/AACI-compliant processes, our department provides a seamless, patient-centered approach to nutrition therapy. From intensive care to cancer support, pediatric care to diabetes management, we ensure that each patient receives nutritionally optimal and compassionate care.

• Walk-in and scheduled consultations
• Chronic disease nutrition therapy (diabetes, CKD, cancer)
• Preventive and lifestyle-based nutrition counselling
• Weight management plans and metabolic assessments
• Tube feeding counselling for home care
• Pregnancy, lactation, and child nutrition guidance
• Food allergy and gut health support
• Personalized meal planning based on religious or cultural needs

At Amrita Hospital, our Clinical Nutrition team brings together deep medical expertise and compassionate care to deliver highly personalized nutrition therapy. We are integrated into every clinical specialty, including critical care, oncology, nephrology, endocrinology, and pediatrics, ensuring seamless support throughout the patient’s treatment journey. Our services are NABH and AACI-aligned, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and patient outcomes. Each nutrition plan is carefully crafted based on medical condition, lab reports, dietary preferences, and cultural considerations. With dedicated counselling rooms, patient-preferred diet options, and a team of highly qualified Clinical Nutritionists, we provide comprehensive care that goes far beyond generic meal advice.

Our department offers individualized nutritional care that addresses a wide spectrum of medical conditions and recovery needs. We begin with detailed nutritional assessments, taking into account diagnosis, clinical goals, and lifestyle. Based on this, our Clinical Nutritionists design condition-specific therapeutic diets to support healing, manage chronic illnesses, and enhance patient well-being. We offer hands-on counselling for patients and caregivers, including detailed meal planning and lifestyle guidance. For patients who are unable to eat orally, we provide enteral and parenteral nutrition plans tailored to their energy and protein requirements. Continuous monitoring ensures that each plan is modified as needed, and upon discharge, we equip patients with easy-to-follow home nutrition strategies to ensure lasting benefits.

Our Clinical Nutrition Department offers specialized services across the following areas:

• Critical Care Nutrition: For ICU and ventilated patients, we create energy-dense nutrition plans (enteral/parenteral) to combat catabolic stress and promote recovery.
• Oncology Nutrition: We manage treatment side effects and prevent cachexia by offering high-protein, tailored diets that support immunity and healing during chemotherapy or radiation.
• Renal Nutrition: We provide therapeutic diets for CKD, dialysis, and transplant patients with carefully monitored protein, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus levels.
• Gastrointestinal Nutrition: We manage IBS, IBD, liver cirrhosis, and more using low-residue, high-fiber, or FODMAP diets tailored to gut health and nutrient absorption.
• Diabetes & Endocrinology Nutrition: Patients receive glycemic-controlled meal plans that help stabilize blood sugar, reduce insulin resistance, and manage weight.
• Pediatric Nutrition: From neonates to adolescents, we address feeding challenges, growth delays, allergies, and special needs with age-appropriate plans.
• Bariatric Surgery Nutrition: Pre- and post-op nutrition support ensures patients meet protein and micronutrient needs to prevent deficiencies and support healing.
• Neurology Nutrition: For patients with stroke, MS, or epilepsy, we offer texture-modified diets, ketogenic therapy (if applicable), and energy-dense meals.
• Sports & Lifestyle Nutrition: We provide athletic performance-focused plans, hydration strategies, and injury-prevention diets tailored to the sport and fitness goals.
• Weight Management Nutrition: Our team offers sustainable, science-backed weight loss or gain strategies based on metabolic and lifestyle assessments.
• Gestational Diabetes Nutrition: We ensure maternal and fetal health with well-balanced, glycemic-controlled diets that minimize complications.
• Dyslipidemia Management: Heart-healthy diets rich in fiber and omega-3s are prescribed to manage cholesterol and improve lipid profiles.
• Bloating & Gas – FODMAP Diets: Trigger foods are identified and managed through structured low-FODMAP plans that restore gut comfort and function.
• Nutrition in Pregnancy & Lactation: We provide nutrition support for expectant and nursing mothers to meet iron, folate, calcium, and calorie needs.
• Complementary & Weaning Diets: Parents are guided through safe and timely introduction of solids with focus on texture, consistency, and nutrient diversity.
• Nutrition for Picky Eaters: Behavioral and sensory-based strategies help encourage healthy eating habits and prevent nutrient deficiencies in children.
• Nutrition Post-Surgery: We design post-operative nutrition plans tailored to different surgical procedures to support tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and restore strength.

We believe that food is one of the most powerful tools for healing. We are deeply rooted in scientific accuracy, patient dignity, and cultural sensitivity. We are committed to discovering and implementing innovative, evidence-based nutritional approaches that support disease prevention, accelerate recovery, and respect the diversity of dietary practices across populations. Our goal is to act as a bridge between medical protocols and patient needs, ensuring that nutrition is never an afterthought but a core component of health care.

• Nutrition Risk Screening (NRS-2002)
• Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) for body composition
• Anthropometric measurements (weight, height, BMI, waist-hip ratio)
• Calorie requirement calculations (based on stress factors, illness severity)
• Diet recalls and food frequency questionnaires
• Nutrition lab interpretation (albumin, CRP, electrolytes, lipids)
• Nutrition Assessments (SGA and GLIM)
• Muscle Mass and Strength
• Handgrip Strength

Location: Upper Ground Floor (Zone 9), Amrita Hospital
Email: [email protected]
Hours: Monday–Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM