Medical Specialties

The Nutrition Department at Hanoi French Hospital provides comprehensive nutrition consultation, treatment, and care services for all groups – from children to adults – with an individualized approach. Nutrition regimens are tailored for each patient based on a thorough assessment of nutritional status, medical conditions, absorption capacity, and dietary habits.

Our nutrition specialists not only help patients prevent and manage nutrition-related issues but also contribute to optimizing treatment outcomes for other conditions such as metabolic disorders, cancer, and post-surgical recovery.

Scope of Services

Outpatient care:

• Examination, diagnosis, and management of non-communicable chronic diseases related to nutrition such as overweight/obesity, malnutrition, loss of appetite, micronutrient deficiencies, dyslipidemia, hypertension, gout, osteoporosis, cancer; as well as patients after surgery and those with other nutrition-related conditions.
• Nutrition care and rehabilitation for children with malnutrition, loss of appetite, micronutrient deficiencies, growth retardation, or chronic illnesses.
• Counseling on weight management for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and postpartum women.
• Developing appropriate meal plans for each individual according to their medical conditions and needs.
• Providing guidance on nutrition practices and recommending suitable nutritional products for all groups.

Inpatient nutrition care:

• Assessment and adjustment of diets for patients with special nutritional needs (enteral or parenteral nutrition) depending on their medical condition in intensive care, or with liver, kidney, cardiac diseases, and other chronic conditions related to nutrition.
• Monitoring patient compliance with prescribed diets, evaluating tolerance, explaining specialized nutrition plans, and assessing their effectiveness.
• Counseling on appropriate meal plans and nutrition after discharge from hospital.

Nutrition education & awareness:

• Conducting communication and educational programs to raise awareness and understanding of proper nutrition for all groups.

Medical team

The Nutrition Department brings together doctors with strong expertise in clinical nutrition, nutrition management, and food science. They have many years of experience in nutrition, having worked at the National Institute of Nutrition and major international hospitals in Hanoi.

Our nutrition specialists work closely with other departments such as Endocrinology, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Surgery, ICU, and Internal Medicine to create optimal nutrition regimens. This collaborative approach helps patients improve immunity, recover faster after surgery, reduce complications, enhance treatment outcomes, and improve quality of life.

Key services

The Nutrition Department at Hanoi French Hospital offers a range of specialized nutrition consultation and care programs designed for different groups, helping improve treatment outcomes and quality of life:

• Standard Nutrition Consultation Program for Adults: Comprehensive nutritional assessment, dietary counseling tailored to medical conditions, support in managing chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia.
• Nutrition Consultation Program for Pregnant Women: Scientific dietary guidance for each stage of pregnancy to maintain maternal health and support optimal fetal development.
• Healthy Growth Nutrition Consultation Program for Children: Assessment of nutritional status, dietary advice, and care plans to support children’s growth in height, weight, and cognitive development.
• Nutrition Consultation Program for Weight Management in Children: Helping parents adjust diet and exercise for overweight or obese children to achieve ideal weight and reduce future chronic disease risks.