Orlando Health Cancer Institute Nutrition Department
The nutrition team at Orlando Health Cancer Institute is dedicated to providing optimal nutritional education for patients, family members and our community. Nutrition education is provided by registered, licensed dietitians. As dietitians, we work with the medical team to support patients before, during and after treatment.
Nutrition education is provided by registered, licensed dietitians. As dietitians, we work with the medical team to support patients before, during and after treatment.
Our services include:
Therapeutic nutrition recommendations for patient needs
Education on healthy eating for cancer prevention
Providing detailed information on vitamins minerals and herbal supplements
Management of side effects relating to treatment
Arranging tube feeding for nutritional support
Continued follow up visits for healthy living after treatment.
Visits with a dietitian are complementary to patients of the Cancer Institute and regular follow up appointments are encouraged. Good nutrition plays a significant role in the recovery process.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with one of our registered dietitians, please ask your cancer care team for a referral.