Medical Nutrition Counselling for Weight Management

Personalised dietary assessment and nutrition counselling delivered by specialist dietitians within COMS, focused on sustainable caloric management, macronutrient balance, and long-term behavioural change to support weight loss and metabolic health.

Dietary counselling at NUH COMS is delivered by dietitians with specialist training in obesity and metabolic nutrition. Sessions begin with a detailed dietary history and assessment of eating patterns, caloric intake, macronutrient distribution, and lifestyle factors. Using this baseline, the dietitian works with the patient to develop an individualised meal plan that creates a sustainable caloric deficit while meeting nutritional requirements and personal preferences. Counselling addresses not just what to eat but how — exploring meal timing, portion control, mindful eating practices, and strategies for navigating social or environmental triggers for overeating. Plans are culturally sensitive and adapted to Singapore's diverse food environment. For patients on a non-surgical pathway, nutrition counselling is the cornerstone of the programme and is delivered in regular review sessions to track progress, troubleshoot adherence barriers, and adjust targets as body composition changes. For those preparing for or recovering from bariatric surgery, specialist pre- and post-operative dietary protocols are applied — including graduated progression from clear fluids to pureed, soft, and solid foods, alongside micronutrient supplementation guidance to prevent deficiencies in iron, calcium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D that can occur after anatomical changes to the gastrointestinal tract.