Dietetics

What you eat can influence your energy levels, digestion and how you feel day-to-day and over time. At Affidea, our dietetics service provides personalised nutritional guidance to help you make informed choices that support your health and wellbeing.

Overview: What is dietetics?

Dietetics focuses on how nutrition affects the body and how dietary changes can support health. Dietitians provide evidence-based guidance tailored to your individual needs, taking into account your medical conditions, lifestyle and personal preferences.

Nutritional needs vary from person to person. Factors such as age, activity levels, underlying health conditions and dietary habits all play a role in what your body requires.

Rather than offering general advice, dietetics takes a structured, practical approach to eating that’s realistic and sustainable. This may include adjusting portion sizes, improving nutritional balance or making gradual changes that are easier to maintain over time.

At Affidea, our dietetics service is designed to fit into everyday life. The focus is on practical changes that feel manageable, helping you build confidence in your dietary choices.

What to expect during your dietetics appointment

Dietetics consultations centre around understanding your current eating patterns and how they relate to your health. You’ll talk through your usual diet and any concerns you may have about nutrition. This helps your dietitian build a detailed picture of your needs.

They may explore how your food choices are affecting areas such as energy levels, digestion or specific symptoms, helping identify where changes could have the most impact.

Recommendations are adapted to your individual needs and eating habits. We focus on achievable adjustments that work within your lifestyle and preferences, rather than strict or restrictive plans.

If you are managing a medical condition, your dietitian can explain how nutrition can support your treatment or help manage symptoms.

You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss any challenges you may face when making dietary changes, so the advice you receive feels realistic and suited to your everyday life.

Dietetic services we offer

Our dietetics service supports a wide range of nutritional needs, symptoms and health goals, with advice tailored to your health, lifestyle and stage of life.

General nutrition support

Practical, personalised guidance to help improve dietary balance, build healthier habits and support long-term wellbeing.

Support for eating disorders and disordered eating

Specialist nutritional support for adolescents and adults living with disordered eating, including diagnosed eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, as well as binge eating disorder.

Digestive health and IBS support

Guidance for digestive symptoms such as bloating, abdominal discomfort and changes in bowel habits. This includes support for functional bowel disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and advice on low FODMAP diets where appropriate.

Weight management support

Structured, realistic advice for people looking to manage their weight in a healthier, more sustainable way, including support with overeating patterns and long-term behaviour change.

Fertility, PCOS and menopause nutrition

Targeted nutritional support for fertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and perimenopause or menopause. Support from a dietitian can help to manage symptoms, support treatment outcomes and give you greater confidence in managing your health.

When to see a dietitian

You may benefit from a dietetics consultation if you would like help with your nutrition or have concerns about how your diet is affecting your health.

Common reasons to seek dietetic advice include:

• Digestive symptoms such as bloating or discomfort

• Changes in weight, appetite or eating habits

• Support with fertility, PCOS or menopause

• Managing a health condition where nutrition is an important part of care

• Low energy levels that may be linked to dietary habits

• Improving overall nutrition and building sustainable eating habits

• Disordered eating 

Dietetic care can help you better understand your nutritional needs and make changes that are practical and sustainable.

If you’re unsure whether dietetic support would be helpful, your GP or specialist can guide you. Our dietetics team is also available to provide personalised care and advice.