NUTRITION MEDICINE CONSULTATION

This involves a comprehensive medical assessment of an individual, focusing preventively on the process of nutrition and its effects on metabolism, health status, body composition, and its relationship with biochemical processes. The consultation establishes the need for nutrients and their requirements in special situations, as well as their relationship with health and disease.

Approximate Duration: 60 minutes

Requirements for Consultation:

• Request an appointment in advance and arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled time.
• Bring a medical order and authorization from the insurer (if applicable).
• Bring previous exams and/or medical history.
• Bring a medical prescription or a list of prescribed medications (name, frequency, dosage).
• If the patient is a minor or elderly, they must be accompanied by an adult caregiver, who must remain in the institution until the consultation ends.

Agreements and Contracts:

This service is only offered to private individuals; some insurers may provide
reimbursement.