Nutritional evaluation: detection and prevention in Limón

Follow-up with lab testing and anthropometric control

Nutrition checkup Limon helps you go beyond the scale. A proper evaluation combines weight, height, and waist circumference with targeted labs (CBC/ferritin, lipids, glucose, selected vitamins) to give an objective picture of your health and risks—so you can act early and stay well with Bioclinic in Limón.

Early detection of deficiencies or excesses

• Deficiencies (iron, folate/B12, vitamin D) can show up as fatigue, low performance, or frequent infections. A quick screen plus confirmatory labs helps correct them early. Espen
• Excesses (excess calories and abdominal fat) raise the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease; routine waist checks and metabolic labs let us intervene before complications appear. PubMed+1

An objective view of your health

We rely on validated criteria and references (e.g., GLIM consensus for adult malnutrition) to move from “I feel fine” to measurable evidence and a clear plan. For older adults, quick tools like the MNA-SF help flag malnutrition risk in minutes.

Follow-up that actually shows progress

Serial checks—like shrinking waist size or better ferritin and lipid profiles—confirm if your food plan and activity are working. In seniors, periodic screening is recommended because timely action prevents frailty and hospitalisations.

Preventing complications

A healthy waist, balanced diet, and regular movement are cost-effective ways to lower the odds of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers. Staying below 88/102 cm (women/men) and keeping active is associated with lower risk.

How often should I get checked?

• Healthy adults: once a year, or sooner if your weight, habits, or family history change.
• Children & teens: as part of growth and development checkups.
• 65+ years: routine nutrition screening (MNA-SF). PMC

Trusted resources (Costa Rica & international)

• Costa Rica food-based dietary guidelines—official advice tailored to our context. Ministerio de Salud Costa Rica+1
• Waist circumference & risk—what the evidence says and why it matters. PMC+1
• GLIM & MNA-SF—how clinicians detect and monitor malnutrition risk. Espen+2Aspen Journals+2

Bioclinic (Puerto Viejo & Limón Centro)

We offer lab panels (CBC/ferritin, lipids, glucose, selected vitamins) plus a personalised follow-up plan to help you stay on track in both laboratories.

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