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Nutritional guidance services to treat obesity and overweight in adults and adolescents

This service offers nutritional evaluation for the patient and the taking of the necessary body measurements and required lab tests, identifying the nutritional plan for the patient, providing nutritional consultations that seek to reduce weight and improve nutritional behaviors and set the required calories for the patient which include all nutritional groups.

Service Conditions

  • Age (12-60 years)
  • BMI = 25 or more
  • The patient must not be among the sensitive categories (pregnant, elderly…)
  • The patients does not suffer from serious illnesses or medical conditions: (liver failure, heart)
  • The patient does not suffer from serious psychiatric illnesses such as severe depression or schizophrenia.

Required Attachments

  • The applicant’s identity card

Legal Regulations

  • Public health law No. (34) of 2018
  • Act No. (13) of 2020 on Executive Regulations.

Process Time

  • 6 Weeks

Service Provider

Ministry of Health

Service Processes

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  • Book an appointment at the health center by calling 80007000
  • The doctor transfers the case to the nutrition clinic after confirming that the required conditions are met

Online Channels and eServices

eService
Body Mass Index (BMI)

Contact Channels

Email

PHDNutrition@health.gov.bh
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