Find out how our team of experienced dietitians can help you.
Being underweight or malnourished is defined as having a BMI of less than 18.5. You may be underweight for a variety of reasons:
Stressful life event
Recovering or battling an illness
Underlying disease
Lack of interest in food
If you are losing weight without any obvious reason, it is a good idea to check in with a GP to have your bloods taken and ensure that there is no underlying disease. The main symptoms of being underweight or malnourished are:
Lack of energy
Fatigue
Poor appetite
Reduced immunity
Slow healing cuts and bruises
However, not everyone has the same symptoms and some people may not have any symptoms. If you are underweight, it is advisable to see a Dietitian as long-term consequences include:
Nutritional deficiency – lacking essential nutrients
Reduced immunity – causing susceptibility to illness
May affect mental health – the individual may be more likely to experience low moods
Disease – e.g. osteoporosis in the long-term
Our virtual clinic makes it easy to connect with one of our specialist clinicians, while still ensuring personalised treatment and effective results, wherever you are.
Use our online booking tool to select an appointment at a time & date that suit you.
If it's your first time using our service, you'll need to register your account with us.
You'll receive an email with clear instructions showing you how to join your virtual appointment.
Your dietitian will join virtually to discuss your diet, lifestyle & health goals.
If you suspect that you are at risk, you should speak with your GP to take blood tests to ensure that there is no underlying disease or nutritional deficiencies. Booking an appointment with a Dietitian will be your next step. A Dietitian can help you to optimise your diet and lifestyle to gain weight in a healthy and realistic way for you.
During your initial consultation, your Dietitian will assess your symptoms, diet and lifestyle. Your Dietitian will also carry out a complete nutritional assessment, diet history, body composition analysis including weight, BMI, waist circumference, body fat %, lean body mass, waist to hip measurement and more.
You will receive:
30-Minute Video Appointment With A Registered Dietitian: €50
30-Minute Appointment (Video or In-Person) At A Specialty Clinic: €50
Monday – Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 8am to 4pm
Sunday: Closed
*Please note, opening times can vary between clinics
We provide online consultations no matter where you are based.
We work with all major insurers – Vhi, Laya and Irish Life. We recommend you check your own policy for its terms and conditions to see what cover you have.
Our Patient Services team is available to help you Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and Saturdays from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
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