Assistance with nutrition and weight management

Do you have questions about nutrition, for example in relation to diabetes, obesity or unintentional weight loss? A dietitian can help you with personalised nutritional and dietary advice and guidance tailored to your situation. You can consult a dietitian without a referral.

When to see a dietician?

A dietitian is a specialist in the field of nutrition. You can consult a dietitian with all kinds of questions and complaints. These include diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, cardiovascular diseases (such as high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol), stomach and intestinal complaints, or if you have had gastric bypass surgery (bariatric surgery). Dietitians also offer support for overweight, underweight or unintentional weight loss. Do you have a food allergy or intolerance? They will be happy to help you with that too.

Good nutrition is particularly important for older people, especially those with dementia or who have suffered a stroke. Dieticians specialise in providing nutritional advice to older people and take your individual circumstances into account.

An appointment with a dietician

Dietitians work in many different locations in the Netherlands, often in health centres, hospitals or independently in the community. If it is difficult to come to the practice, a home visit may be possible in some cases. Ask your general practitioner or practitioner for a referral.

During an initial appointment, which usually lasts about 45 minutes, you will discuss your health situation, lifestyle, wishes and goals with the dietitian. Based on your situation, the dietitian will draw up personalised advice tailored to what is achievable and comfortable for you. Follow-up appointments often last 15 to 30 minutes. You and the dietitian will decide together how many appointments are necessary.

Costs and reimbursement

Dietary advice is covered by basic insurance for 3 hours per calendar year. Please note that this is subject to the statutory excess.

Are you participating in a chain care programme through your general practitioner, for example for diabetes, COPD or cardiovascular disease? Then the costs will be fully reimbursed, without this affecting your excess.

Do you have supplementary insurance? If so, you may be entitled to additional reimbursement for dietary counselling. Please check the policy conditions of your health insurer.

Questions or want to make an appointment?

Would you like to know whether a dietitian can help you? Then contact a dietitian's practice or discuss it with your general practitioner. Together, you can determine what is best for your situation.

• Aalsmeer: Amstelring, VDB Dietitian Practice and dietitian practice Bijzonder Goed Bezig
• Amstelveen: Amstelring, Renate de Schaap Dietitian Practice, Lonneke de Bruijne Dietitian Practice, diet library Amstelveen and Foodsteps Dietitians
• Uithoorn: Lonneke de Bruijne Dietitian Practice and diet library Uithoorn
• Ouderkerk on the Amstel: Amstelring