Dietetics Department

Vision & Mission

Vision statement:- To create a healthier future by integrating cutting-edge nutritional science, compassionate care, and interdisciplinary collaboration, positioning our department as a benchmark for dietetics practice in teaching hospitals. Mission statement: Our mission is to enhance patient health through evidence-based, culturally sensitive nutrition care. We are dedicated to excellence in therapy, education, and research, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advance dietetics and improve health outcomes.

Core Values

Patient-Centered Care Collaboration and Teamwork Continuous Learning and Innovation Education and Training Evidence-Based Practice Advocacy for Public Health

Head of Department

Funmi Shittu (Mrs)

Contact Details

Fyshittu@uth-osogbo.org.ng 08034239472 Dietetics Department, PMB 5000, UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State. Nigeria

Key Personnel

Services Offered

Nutritional assessment and diagnosis Individualized meal planning and counseling Medical nutrition therapy for various conditions Dietary management for inpatients and outpatients Specialized diets for critical care and chronic diseases Nutritional support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition Community nutrition and health promotion programs Foodservice management and quality control Weight management and lifestyle modification program Nutrition support for maternal and pediatric health Management of malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies Collaboration in multidisciplinary team care Monitoring and evaluation of patient nutritional outcomes

Specialties

General Nutrition Services

Facilities & Equipment

Just weighing scale

State-of-the-Art Technologies

Research Projects

Educational Programs

Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) AND Industrial Training (IT)

Upcoming Events

Workforce issues (Dietitians) Budget constraints No office space Less kitchen standard Logistics and meal service Technology and documentation

Additional Information

Meal Disruptions Non-Adherence to Diet Plans Operational Inefficiencies Staff Overwork and Burnout Ineffective Policy Enforcement Poor Communication