The UQ Nutrition and Dietetics Clinic is a student-led clinic which provides individual consultations to improve your health and well-being. Consultations are led by UQ student dietitians and are supervised by Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs).
Key information
Monday and Friday, 8:30am–3pm
Free
See eligibility criteria below
Nutrition and dietary advice and supportClinic details
Our clinic offers a variety of consultation options to suit client needs including face-to-face consultation, video consultations or telehealth services.
We aim to deliver a client-centred service with a commitment to helping you meet your individual needs and nutrition goal. The student dietitian/s consider each client's medical and personal circumstances to recommend the most appropriate and realistic strategies to improve your nutrition and overall health.
Once you have made a booking, you will be sent a Client Consent Form. Please complete this form prior to attending your appointment.
As a client of our clinic, you will receive a comprehensive and personalised nutrition consultation that meets your individual goals. No referral is required to attend the UQ Nutrition and Dietetics clinic.
The clinic offers the following services:
- Initial consultation (60 minutes)
- Review consultation (30 minutes)
- Initial and review consultations include a comprehensive assessment of your food intake and relevant information to improve your nutrition. During the consultation, a student dietitian will work with you to develop a personalised nutrition goal and strategies. The student dietitian will provide nutrition and dietary advice and resources to support you in meeting your nutrition goal.
We can provide expert dietary advice for the management and treatment of a range of health conditions, as well as offer general advice on healthy eating and activity.
We can assist people with dietary advice and support in a range of areas, including:
- Healthy eating, including increasing fibre, reducing salt intake and balanced vegetarian/vegan diet.
- Weight management
- Pre-Diabetes/Insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes
- Malnutrition
- Heart health:
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Gastrointestinal disorders and conditions
- Coeliac disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Reflux
- Diverticulitis
- Constipation
- Kidney disease
- Respiratory diseases
- Food allergies and intolerances
- Nutrition support during cancer treatment and recovery
- Women’s health:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Healthy ageing
- Nutrition for sport and performance
Dietitians provide expert nutrition and dietary advice, however due to the nature of our student led clinic, not all conditions can be seen. Conditions that are outside the scope of the UQ Nutrition and Dietetics clinic, include:
- Eating disorders
- Tube feeding
- Complex gastrointestinal disorders
- Complex clinical conditions requiring specialist support
- Paediatrics (under 16 year olds)
Availability
This clinic runs every Monday and Friday during both university semesters.
Pricing
This program is free.
Clinic Manager
Clinical Educators
Contact us
Please use our booking platform below to book an appointment with our student dieticians:
Book a UQ Nutrition and Dietetics Clinic appointment
For any other questions, please use our contact information below:
Location
The University of Queensland
Connell Building Level 2 (Building 26)
School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland
Corner of Blair Drive and Union Road
St Lucia 4067
Map
View a map of the clinic on UQ Maps.
Direct access to the clinic is via the Psychology carpark.
Parking
There are a range of paid parking options around UQ St Lucia. Visit the parking at UQ page for all information regarding zones, rates and maps.