PDF Ebook The Guide to Healthy Eating for People with Hepatitis C

Submitted by antoq on Sat, 02/27/2010 - 02:30

This guide aims to help people with hepatitis C manage their diet and maintain good health . It contains basic information about hepatitis C, current eating guidelines, nutritional information and how to be a good critic of diet and nutritional information.

The Guide to Healthy Eating for People with Hepatitis C provides general dietary advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a dietitian or nutritionist (who can develop a program to meet individual needs) . Many benefits can be gained from eating a healthy, balanced diet, although there is little research available on the effect that diet and nutrition have on liver function or the level of virus present in your blood.

This guide does not provide detailed information about the dietary requirements of vegetarians, people with an intolerance or allergy to certain foods, or people with cirrhosis . Dietary choices and conditions like these may require guidance from a specialist dietitian . The ‘Further reading’ section on pages 59-61 provides referral information for people using a vegetarian diet.

This guide does not provide detailed information about the dietary requirements of vegetarians, people with an intolerance or allergy to certain foods, or people with cirrhosis . Dietary choices and conditions like these may require guidance from a specialist dietitian . The ‘Further reading’ section on pages 59-61 provides referral information for people using a vegetarian diet.

A dietitian is qualified to perform a nutritional assessment based on many things, such as your medical history, your food intake and clinical test results. From this information they can help you develop an eating plan that meets your individual needs.

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PDF Ebook The Guide to Healthy Eating for People with Hepatitis C


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