Department Overview

Our department provides a wide range of services including inpatient meal services, clinical nutrition therapy, community nutrition, and long-term care nutrition. In recent years, the department has also expanded into nutrition education, talent development, and research.

We are committed to delivering safe, nutritious, and patient-centered meals. In 2023, our hospital kitchen passed HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) certification and was rated as Excellent by the Hsinchu County Health Bureau's food safety evaluation.

To promote sustainability, we use reusable eco-friendly utensils to protect both public health and the environment.

 Inpatient Meal Services

We provide a variety of therapeutic diets tailored to patients’ medical conditions, based on physicians’ dietary orders and disease-specific guidelines. These include:

• Diabetic meals

• Renal diets

• Low-purine, low-sodium diets

• Enteral feeding (tube feeding)

For elderly patients or those with chewing/swallowing difficulties, we offer modified texture diets such as:

• Soft meals

• Minced meals

• Liquid meals

 Clinical Nutrition Therapy

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a key part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. It helps reduce malnutrition and shorten hospital stays. Our registered dietitians provide:

• Nutritional assessment

• Diagnosis

• Nutrition intervention

• Patient education

Since 2019, we have adopted the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) to align with international standards and offer outpatient nutrition consultations for diverse healthcare needs.

 Nutrition in Long-Term Care

We provide nutritional support for:

• Nursing Home residents

• Adult Daycare Center clients

This includes customized menus and "Happy Meals" to improve food variety and enjoyment.

 Community Nutrition

Preventive health starts with healthy eating. Our dietitians:

• Host nutrition seminars

• Promote health literacy

• Guide nearby food vendors in offering balanced, vegetable-rich meals

These efforts aim to create a healthier community environment.

 Education, Training & Research

Our team holds certifications in:

• Renal nutrition

• Diabetes education

• Critical care nutrition

• Long-term care

We are accredited for nutrition professional education by the Joint Commission of Taiwan and offer training for:

• New dietitians

• Nutrition interns

• Clinical healthcare professionals

 Key Services

1. Inpatient meal provision

2. Inpatient nutrition assessment & consultation

3. Outpatient nutrition consultation

4. Long-term care nutrition & activities (Nursing Home & Daycare Center)

5. Home nutrition care

6. Community nutrition education

7. Internship training for nutrition students

8. Clinical staff nutrition training

Download: Nutrition Internship Application Guidelines (PDF)

 Nutrition Consultation Schedule

Time	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri
Morning	✔	✔	✔ Self-pay	✔ Self-pay	✔
Afternoon	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔

• Topics: Diabetes care, Renal disease care (via Health Networks)

• Self-pay appointments require referral from a physician.

Location: Outpatient Health Education Center – Clinic Room 23 or 25, Third Medical Building

 Contact Information

• Phone: (03) 596-2134 ext. 716