The hospital has a full time Nutritionist

The clinic runs from Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. E-Mail Nutritionist: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Services on Offer

1. Dietary management during pregnancy.

2.  Dietary management of lactation.

3. Nutrition in geriatrics i.e. elderly people above 55 years.

4. Paediatrics nutrition

• Feeding infants and children up to 14 years.
• Dietary managemnt of protein energy malnutrition.

Other services available;

• Commercial nutritional supplement - HIV/AIDS, cancer e.t.c.
• Nutrition support in burns based on the surface.
• Nutrition management of peptic ulcer disease (PUD)
• Management of obesity
• Management of  TB
• Management of hepatic disorders (fatty liver, hepatitis, hepatic cirrhosis e.t.c.)
• Nutrition Management of surgical patients.
• Management of g.i.t. disorders e.g. constipation, indigestion, celiac sprue in children e.t.c.
• Nutrition Management of arthritis.

Below is one topic on foods that help prevent cancer.

FOOD IN RELATION TO DISEASES

Foods that help prevent cancer:

Soy bean

Soy bean is a super legume which contains more protein and iron more than meat, more protein than milk. It is responsible for better reproductive health and lowers breast and prostate cancer.

The ant carcinogenic and photochemical is contained such as genisteinare effective against breast and prostate cancer.

                                                     Fruits:

Citrus fruits e.g. lemon, oranges, grapes contain vit c and photochemical like flavanoids lemonades and pectin which have anticarcinogeniceffect.

Plums and apples

Protect against colon cancer

Guavas and kiwi fruit contain high concentration of vitamin c.

Fruit berries e.g. straw berries, black currant, are rich in anthocynanins, powerful antioxidants that prevent formation of free radical that have carcinogenic effect.

Pineapple

Prevents stomach cancer

Olive oil

Reduces the risk of breast cancer

Garlic

Contains flavanoid and salfurated essences that protect against cancer. Boost immunity. Also contains a chemical allicin which lowers blood glucose level and lowers blood pressure.

Yoghurt

Bacterial culture leuconostoc and streptococcus bacillus that protect against breast cancer.

Food high in fiber

Whole grain and cereals. It accelerates movement through the bowel retains and removes carcinogens in the g.i.t.

                                           Foods associated in causing cancer

Cured meat, grilled/roasted meats, Fried meat, fatty meats, smoked pickled salted or highly spiced foods, consuming very hot foods and beverages, alcoholic beverages, refined foods due to lack of fiber,exsess sugar content and trans fatty acid.

                                           Anti nutrients in food

Enzymes inhibitors e.g. trypsin and amylase

Found mostly in cereals anti amylase and amyl amylase.

Avidin. Protein in eggs which are raw which combine with biotin to prevent its absorption

Dietary fiber and phytates

Common in cereals and pulses combine with iron, calcium and zinc to form a complex inhibiting absorption.

Oxalates and phosphates.

Hinder absorption of minerals by forming complexes in the git.

Goistrogens

Found in brassica family e.g. kales, cabbage and spinach

Interferes with iodine absorption

Anti vitamins in fish called thiaminase destroys thiamine absorption

                                     Toxins in foods

Lathyrism

Causes paralysis of one leg and body weakness due to consumption of certain peas of genius lathyrus.

Fauvism:

Contained in fabia beans which causes hemolytic anemia and its precipitated by the pollen grains of the bean

Amygdaline

Causes chronic toxicity and common in bitter almonds which has cyanogenic glycoside

Which hinder enzyme reaction

Dhurrin

Toxic constituents in sorghum, millet, on hydrolysis of sugar and hydrogen cyanide

Lanstastralin

Mostly in cassava which contain cyanogenic glycoside which causes toxicity.

Mycotoxins and aflatoxins

Mostly in poorly stored food which produces molds e.g. cereals that are toxic,

                                     Method of removing toxins and anti nutrients

Soaking in water. Fermentation ,Heat treatment, Germination, and De-hulling