The Department of Dietetics & Nutrition at Ratna Hospital, Pune, is dedicated to promoting better health through personalised dietary guidance, therapeutic nutrition plans, and evidence-based lifestyle support. Our dietitians work closely with patients, families, and multidisciplinary medical teams to ensure that every individual receives nutrition care tailored to their medical condition, recovery needs, and long-term health goals. Whether it is managing a chronic condition, supporting surgical recovery, or improving daily eating habits, the department provides practical and sustainable solutions.

Comprehensive Nutritional Assessment

Every patient begins with a detailed nutritional assessment that includes evaluation of dietary habits, medical history, lifestyle, blood parameters, and body composition. This helps in identifying deficiencies, risk factors, and specific nutritional requirements. Based on these findings, a structured plan is created that aligns with the patient’s treatment and recovery process.

Therapeutic Diet Planning

The department offers specialised diet plans for a wide range of medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, kidney diseases, cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal issues, cancer, and obesity. Our therapeutic diets are designed to assist in symptom control, reduce complications, and promote faster healing. For hospitalised patients, meals are customised according to the clinical diet prescribed by the treating doctor.

Clinical Nutrition Support

For patients undergoing surgery, recovering from critical illness, or requiring long-term medical care, the team provides clinical nutrition support through:

• Pre- and post-operative nutrition planning
• Enteral nutrition (tube feeding)
• Parenteral nutrition (IV nutrition)
• Specialised high-protein and immunity-boosting diets
  These services ensure that patients receive adequate nourishment even when oral intake is limited.

Weight Management & Lifestyle Nutrition

The Dietetics & Nutrition Department offers scientifically backed weight management programs for both weight loss and weight gain. The focus is on building healthy habits, balanced meals, portion control, and sustainable routines rather than temporary dietary shortcuts. Counselling sessions also include education on label reading, meal planning, mindful eating, and maintaining nutritional balance in a busy lifestyle.

Nutrition for Different Age Groups

Nutrition needs vary throughout life. The department provides customised plans for children, adolescents, adults, pregnant and lactating women, and elderly individuals. Special attention is given to paediatric nutrition, gestational diabetes diets, anaemia management, and age-related nutritional challenges.

Patient Education & Counselling

Dietitians conduct one-on-one counselling sessions to help patients understand food choices, clarify doubts, and make confident lifestyle decisions. Educational materials and regular follow-ups ensure continuous progress and adherence to the recommended diet.