Nutrition involves anything to do with food and eating. It particularly looks at how food affects health.
The Nutrition Service provides advice and nutrition counselling on a range of different issues including; heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, weight loss, weight gain, bowel disorders, infant & childhood nutrition, osteoporosis, iron deficiency, cancer, allergies and stroke. Dietary supplements are also available for purchase.
The Dietitian is regularly involved in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, Diabetes program and is available to speak to community groups and clubs on a range of topics.
The service is available, by appointment, Monday to Friday. After hours appointments are possible on consultation with the Dietitian.
The Dietitian is located at the Community Centre.
Fees
First consultation (1 hour):
$14 general public
$9 Pensioners/Health Care Card holders
Ongoing consultations (30 minutes):
$14 general public
$9 Pensioners/Health Care Card holders
Groups:
Costs vary, consult with the Manager
Area Serviced
Ararat & districts
Initial Contact
Dietitian, Rachael Cooper Ph: 03 5352 9327 FAX: 03 5352 9319
Email: dietitian@eghs.net.au
Additional Information
8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Mon - Fri, for inquiries & appointments.