Johnson's Clinical Nutrition
SERVICES
Johnson's Clinical Nutrition's specialised services include the following:
Weight Loss, Sport Specific Eating Plans, Medical Diets, Conception Diets and Diets for Children
Sport specific diets
Eating plans are specifically designed to meet the energy requirement of the athlete.
Athletes are also closely monitored by using the body composition assessment system to track their progress.
All eating plans are preseeded by a full body composition assessment. It includes BMI, body fat %, body water %, visceral fat, bone mass, kilo calorie count, physique rating, muscle mass etc.
Packages
Sport specific eatining plans starts from R750 per eating plan and additional progress monitoring and analysis
Follow up
Clients are re-assessed on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Depending on the package.
Weight loss
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All weight loss programs are designed after a complete medical - and - nutrtional history analysis.
Transformation program (12 weeks)
This eating plan is designed to restore the pancreas, liver and digestive system to its normal working order.
Fat Blast program (8 weeks)
This program combines a diet plus exercise
Fat Trim program
Includes only the diet, no additional services.
All weight loss diets are preseeded by a full body composition assessment. It includes BMI, body fat %, body water %, visceral, bone mass, kilo calorie count, physique rating, muscle mass etc.
Follow up
Clients are re-assessed on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Depending on the package.
Weight loss for kids
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The intelligent alternative to turning a blind eye and hoping it will go away!
Five things nutritionists wish all parents knew about kids' nutrition
1. Set good habits early
The sooner you can start teaching your child wise eating habits, the better. "Children who gain weight very rapidly in early life are more likely to become overweight children. "The early days, weeks and years are vital in 'programming' children for later eating habits and health." One of the best ways to program good habits is to give your child control over how much they eat. By learning satiety signals, they're less likely to overeat and gain weight in adulthood. "It's often easier to do this if a baby is breastfeeding. "They'll stop when they've had enough." If you're bottle- feeding your baby, note their fullness cues and don't expect them to finish every bottle. Continue this strategy when they move onto solids. "If left to decide, most children will eat the amount of food they need.
2. Make a healthy lunchbox
Kids spend about seven hours at school a day, so it's crucial they're adequately fueled to keep alert and energised. "A jam sandwich just doesn't provide enough energy to keep your kids going. "Ensure their lunch contains some protein, such as meat, cheese, fish, eggs or legumes, to fill them up and keep them going all afternoon. Also try to get lots of colour in there so they're getting all the nutrients they need for optimal growth and development." For snacks, fresh is best. "Snacks should be low in fat and salt and will ideally include some fresh fruit or vegetable pieces as well as a tub of yoghurt or a piece of cheese. If you are wanting to give a treat, perhaps make some homemade muffins.
3. Show them how it's done
The best health gift that parents can give their children is a consistent example of healthy eating. "Being a healthy role model is a very effective educational tool for kids. "Choose nutritious snacks, such as nuts, low fat yoghurt, fresh fruit and vegetable sticks. "You should also sit down for family dinners because research shows that children who eat dinners at the table with their parents have better nutrition and are also less likely to get in serious trouble as teenagers."
4. Make snacks count
Children tend to be grazers and don't naturally reach for three set meals a day. Parents need to offer healthy foods when their kids are hungry. "A lot of parents focus on breakfast, lunch and dinner and they might stop their kids eating in the afternoon thinking they won't eat their dinner. "But if you give them healthy snacks when they get home from school at 3pm, you don't have to be so concerned if they have a smaller dinner."
Having yoghurt, muesli bars, vegie sticks and fruit on hand to make healthy eating after school easy. "Mums are always in a rush so if you can plan ahead, that makes a big difference.
5. Don't stress about fussy eaters
Some parents tear their hair out over fussy children. "Many kids can be fussy with their food, but it’s often due to them being unfamiliar with it as opposed to a genuine dislike. "It can take up to 10 times for a kid to try a food before they develop a preference for it."
If your kids are resisting foods, get them involved in the kitchen. "Kids tend to eat more of the food if they are involved in preparing it. "Get your kids to help out with the family meal, such as setting the table, washing and tearing lettuce leaves, peeling carrots, or using the egg timer."
It can be tempting to bribe kids to eat better, but this can backfire. "Over time forcing kids to eat certain foods feels like a punishment to them, and they will learn to dislike them even more. "If your child won’t eat what's on their plate, simply remove it from the table and offer it again later if they say they're hungry."