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Dietetics & Nutrition

Dietetics & Nutrition

Nutrition is vital to provide energy and essential nutrients to our body for our health and general well-being. Through the different life stages and diseases, our nutritional requirements may change. A dietitian can assist you in personalising a nutrition management plan to meet your nutritional requirements or during times of illness, especially for diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, renal disease and obesity. Dietary modifications are just as important for people who are malnourished or those who require feeding via a tube.

Our dietitians provide assessment and evidence-based nutrition therapy to improve the clinical outcomes of patients. We empower and provide knowledge to patients to help them better manage their chronic conditions. This is achieved by understanding their needs through face-to-face consultations and personalising a plan of care with them. Our services are available to patients aged 6 and above.

Research & Education

Our dietitians plan, collaborate, facilitate and conduct research projects to enhance patient care.

We also support learning and development through collaborating with educational institutions or cross departments through in-service training for hospital personnel and student dietetic internship programmes.

Do you have a medical condition that requires you to follow a special diet? Are you confused about food labels and what they mean?

A dietitian can provide evidence-based nutrition information required to enhance your health. 

During a consultation with our dietitian, you will receive individual dietary counselling and specific advice on your diet. The dietitian will:

  • Assess your dietary intake
  • Suggest dietary changes and alternatives
  • Offer follow-up sessions if indicated 
We also provide TeleConsult virtually for our NTFGH outpatient services through video and phone consults. Find out more on our TeleConsult page.

We provide nutrition counselling in but not limited to the following areas:

  • Cancer
  • Cardiac rehabilitation
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Diabetes
  • Elderly and palliative care
  • Gastrointestinal diseases
  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure/Hypertension
  • High cholesterol/Hyperlipidaemia
  • Pre and post-surgery, including bariatric surgery 
  • Rehabilitation
  • Renal disease including those on dialysis (haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis)
  • Sports 
  • Swallowing impairments requiring change in diet texture
  • Tube feeding
  • Weight management

Outpatient services are only available in NTFGH

Food Services

Our dietitians are skilled not only in providing nutrition counselling and support for various diseases but they also serve as food service consultants. We work closely with our Food Service Department to develop meals that cater to our patients’ cultures, dietary restrictions, medical conditions, as well as their nutritional needs.

Community Nutrition

In addition, our dietitians support the community through:

  • Cooking demonstrations
  • Home care based nutrition as indicated by a doctor
  • Nutrition talks, workshops and seminars that meet the requirements of corporate partners
  • Community based nutritional programs

NTFGH Clinic A43

Clinic A43 Diabetes & Endocrinology | Dietetics & Nutrition

Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Sat: 8.30am to 12.30pm
Sun & PH: Closed

Dietetics & Nutrition services are only available from Mondays to Fridays, 9am to 5pm.

Location
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
Tower A - Specialist Outpatient Clinics
Level 4

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Jesslyn Chong Hwei Sing
Designations
  • Head, Dietitian
  • Principal Dietitian
Qualifications
B Nutrition & Dietetics (Aus), M Clinical Nutrition & Public Health (UK)
Areas of Interest
Critical Care Nutrition Support, Community Health
Institutions
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
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Dr Charles Lew
Designations
  • Principal Dietitian
Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy (Aus), B Nutrition & Dietetics (Hons) (Aus)
Areas of Interest
Critical Care Nutrition Support, Dietetics Research
Institutions
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
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Grace Michael
Designations
  • Principal Dietitian
Qualifications
B Nutrition & Dietetics (Aus), M Adv Prac Dietetics (UK)
Areas of Interest
Renal Nutrition
Institutions
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
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Lim Ruey Jiun
Designations
  • Principal Dietitian
Qualifications
B Nutrition & Dietetics (Aus), Certified Sports Dietitian (Aus)
Areas of Interest
Weight Management, Sports Nutrition
Institutions
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
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Ong Fangyi
Designations
  • Principal Dietitian
Qualifications
MSc Clinical Research (UK), B Nutrition & Dietetics (Hons) (Aus)
Areas of Interest
Diabetes, Nutrition Support
Institutions
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
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Charmaine Zheng
Designations
  • Senior Dietitian
Qualifications
Bachelor in Nutrition & Dietetics with honours, University of Newcastle (Aus), MSc in Diabetes, University of Warwick (UK)
Areas of Interest
Diabetes Nutrition
Institutions
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital

Jurong Community Hospital
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Ma Whye Chung
Designations
  • Senior Dietitian
Qualifications
Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics
Areas of Interest
Nutrition Support, Renal Nutrition
Institutions
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
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Melody Foo
Designations
  • Senior Dietitian
Qualifications
Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (Hons)
Areas of Interest
Nutrition in Neurology and Neurosurgery
Institutions
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
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Teoh Yi
Designations
  • Senior Dietitian
Qualifications
Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (Hons) (Aus)
Areas of Interest
Pre and Post-surgery Nutrition Support
Institutions
Ng Teng Fong General Hospital