First appointment

Dietetyka i Żywienie Medyczne

BEFORE FIRST VISIT

How to prepare for the first consultation?

The first visit is extremely important for further dietary and nutritional management. That is why it is important to prepare for it.

For the three following days, please keep a nutritional register. It is recommended to include in the register one day off (e.g. weekend day).

The dietary register is necessary to assess your of nutrition habits. You can delivered complete nutritional register during the visit or by e-mail  (kontakt@inn-med.pl).

BEFORE THE BIA

Body composition analysis by BIA method

The measurement is performed barefoot. It is recommended to choose an appropriate outfit that allow easy removal of shoes and socks. For the measurement it is necessary to remove the metal jewelry, so please take this into consideration when choosing the jewelry before the test.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

the test should be performed about 2-3 hours after a meal (does not recommended to patients suffering from diseases that exclude the possibility of being fasted)
the measurement should be performed with an empty bladder (it is recommended to go to the toilet prior the test)
do not take fluids for about 2 3 hours prior the test
intense physical exercise is not recommended about 12 hours prior the test
do not consume alcohol for 24 hours prior to testing.
do not drink caffeine the day of your test
do not wear pantyhose.
do not use lotion on your hands or legs
the examination should not be performed during menstruation

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Heart pacemaker or other medical implants (absolute prohibition)
Pregnancy
Epilepsy