Choosing a dietitian in Luxembourg as an expat

Why newcomers postpone nutrition care

Luxembourg is one of the most international countries in Europe: nearly half of residents hold a foreign passport, and English is the working language across finance, EU institutions and tech.

Yet most public health information is published in French, German or Luxembourgish. Many new arrivals simply postpone nutrition care because they do not know where to start.

A profession regulated by the Ministry of Health

Dietitian-nutritionist is a regulated health profession in Luxembourg. Unlike unregulated "nutrition coaches", a dietitian holds a recognised degree, an authorisation to practise issued by the Ministry of Health, and is bound by professional secrecy and evidence-based practice.

Clinical work typically covers:

• Type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes
• Overweight and obesity, according to defined medical criteria
• High blood pressure and the DASH eating pattern
• High cholesterol and triglycerides (dyslipidemia)
• Menopause, thyroid disorders and hormonal weight changes
• Irritable bowel syndrome, bloating, reflux and low-FODMAP protocols
• Food allergies and intolerances (lactose, fructose, gluten)
• Pregnancy, breastfeeding and postnatal nutrition
• Oncology nutrition and follow-up after bariatric surgery
• Eating disorders

Medical prescription and administrative steps

The Caisse nationale de santé (CNS) is Luxembourg’s statutory health insurance. The administrative side of a dietetic consultation falls under its rules and is reviewed case by case. Gabriela Ferent is authorised to practise as a dietitian in Luxembourg and works under the ANDL–CNS convention (CNS provider code).

In practice: discuss your situation with your GP or specialist, book your consultation online or by phone, then raise your administrative questions during the appointment. Current rules are published on the official CNS website.

Private consultations remain available at the fees published by the practice, with full flexibility on the number and pace of sessions.

Cross-border workers: France, Belgium, Germany

If you work in Luxembourg but live in France, Belgium or Germany, address your administrative questions to your own health insurance fund, which will tell you what to submit on the basis of the Luxembourg invoice.

What a first consultation looks like

The first appointment lasts about 60 minutes: clinical interview, review of your history and prescription, anthropometric measurements, a structured analysis of your food intake, and a realistic plan built together.

Follow-up consultations (30 to 45 minutes) track progress, adjust the plan and remove practical obstacles. A written report is sent to the prescribing doctor where relevant, so dietetic follow-up stays coordinated.

Independence: no supplements sold

The practice neither sells nor recommends food supplements, protein powders, meal replacements or "detox" products. Recommendations rely only on peer-reviewed nutrition science and on your individual clinical situation.

Frequently asked questions