Optimum nutrition is the basis for good health during all stages of growth and is vital for prevention, recovery from trauma, surgery, etc. and maintenance of many chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart diseases, etc.
A well balanced diet has a positive outcome for infant, child, maternal health and builds a stronger immune response against many infectious diseases, promotes healthy
aging and reduces risks of non-communicable diseases.
The Dietary department of Nazareth hospital started in the year 1970 with the aim of catering nutritious food for hospitalized patients. The department is categorized into
services such as Clinical and Food Service for the patients.