Dietetics in Moonah
Food is more than just fuel; it’s culture, comfort, and connection. But sometimes, knowing what to eat can be confusing. Our Moonah dietitians are here to cut through the noise. We don’t believe in strict diets or guilt. Instead, we work with you to build healthy habits that fit your lifestyle, your tastebuds, and your health needs.
Who We Support With Nutrition in Moonah
Helping you navigate nutrition for a healthier, happier life. We support people managing diabetes, weight, digestive issues, and NDIS participants who need support with meal planning and fussy eating.
Weight management
Diabetes nutrition
Food allergies and intolerances
Digestive health (IBS)
Heart health
Paediatric nutrition
Malnutrition support
Sports nutrition
Dietetics Services Available at Moonah
Personalised Nutrition Plans
We do not use cookie-cutter diets. We create eating plans that fit your taste buds, budget, and lifestyle.
Weight Management
We support you to reach a healthy weight. We focus on sustainable changes rather than strict diets.
Disease Management
We use food to help your health. We provide expert advice for diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol.
Food Allergy & Intolerance
We help you eat safely. We guide you on how to manage allergies or gut issues while still enjoying food.
How Dietetics Works at Our Moonah
1.
Initial Assessment & Consultation
We talk about your current diet and health history. We discuss what you like to eat and what you want to change.
2.
Treatment Planning
We design a nutrition strategy. This includes setting realistic goals and simple changes to your meals.
3.
Active Treatment & Intervention
You start your new plan. We provide recipes, shopping lists, and tips to make healthy eating easy.
4.
Re-Education & Functional Training
We teach you skills for life. This includes reading food labels, cooking tips, and making smart choices when dining out.
5.
Progress Review & Outcome Measurement
We track your results. We check your energy levels, weight, or blood test results to see what is working.
6.
Maintenance & Prevention
Meet Our Moonah Dietitian
Jenny Jacobs
Dietitian
BND
Terence Tong
Dietitian/Head of Clinical Development (Dietetics)
BSc (Phys), MND
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NDIS Dietetics in Moonah
We know that shopping, cooking, and eating can be major hurdles for many NDIS participants. We use your funding to build real-world capacity—like learning to shop on a budget, cooking simple meals, or overcoming sensory aversions to food. We map this out clearly so you get the most practical support possible.
In Moonah, our Dietitians work closely with Speech Pathologists (for swallowing safety) and Exercise Physiologists (for metabolic health). Through regular Case Conferences, we ensure your nutrition plan supports your wider health goals, so you have the energy to live life to the fullest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will you make me stop eating my favourite foods?
Can you help with "FODMAP" diets?
Do you work with people who have diabetes?
Can I use my NDIS funding for a meal delivery service?
Do I need to weigh my food?
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