Recently, we have seen more and more people seek out weight management services which include weight gain and weight loss.
It is important that an individual identifies what their weight goals are, and the reason they want to embark on a weight management programme.
This helps us understand the needs of the client and come up with appropriate remedies.
Purity Kamande, 29, is a clinical and sports nutritionist. Purity is a graduate of Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and a Master of Science degree in Health Promotion and Sports Science. She is also the co-founder and lead nutrition consultant at KulaZuri Nutrition. Purity is an independent occupational and emergency first aid facilitator.
What does clinical and sports nutrition entail? Clinical nutrition involves diagnosis and treatment of various diseases that affect certain bodily processes such as food intake and absorption, and metabolism. It is also about promoting health through prevention of lifestyle related ailments. Occasionally, we are also called upon to journey with patients in recovery to improve their outcomes. Sports nutrition involves using nutrition and diet to improve athletic performance.
