Dr. Roberta Jaccheri

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Roberta Jaccheri is a registered dietitian specializing in the nutritional management of obesity, metabolic diseases, and eating disorders. For over twenty years, she has worked at the Obesity and Lipodystrophy Center of the Endocrinology Unit of the Pisa University Hospital, specializing in the nutritional management of obese patients and the follow-up of patients undergoing bariatric surgery. In addition to her clinical work, she teaches at the university and participates in national and international research projects and clinical trials in the field of obesity and metabolic diseases.

TRAINING

• Degree in Dietetics and Applied Dietetics at the University of Pavia (1996)
• Degree obtained with a grade of 110/110 and honors
• Degree in Dietetics from the University of Pisa
• First Level Master's Degree at the University of Pisa
• Master's Degree in Technical-Assistance Health Professions Sciences at the University of Pisa
• Obtaining a Master's Degree with a grade of 110/110 and honors
• Master's Degree in Obesity and Eating Disorders at Unitelma Sapienza University
• Obtaining a Master's Degree with Honors
• Advanced specialized training in clinical nutrition, obesity, and diet therapy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Since 2000, Dr. Jaccheri has been carrying out clinical activity at the Obesity and Lipodystrophy Center of the Endocrinology Unit 1 of the Pisa University Hospital.

She deals with the nutritional management of patients with obesity at all levels of treatment, from dietary-behavioral therapy to integrated pathways with pharmacological therapy.

She has developed particular experience in the preoperative nutritional assessment of patients undergoing bariatric surgery and in the subsequent post-surgery nutritional follow-up, accompanying the patient throughout all phases of the therapeutic process.

The professional activity also includes the development of personalized nutritional programs for patients with overweight, obesity, and related metabolic diseases.

SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY

Dr. Jaccheri has participated in numerous Phase III experimental clinical studies in the field of obesity and metabolic diseases.

In 2014 she held the role of National Coordinator of a multicenter clinical study.

She is the co-author of scientific publications and educational materials dedicated to clinical nutrition, obesity, and eating disorders.

He also carries out university teaching activities such as:

• Teacher of the Integrated Course of Dietetic Techniques Applied to Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases
• Tutor of the professionalizing practical internship of the Degree Course in Dietetics

SPECIALTIES COVERED: Clinical Dietetics, Clinical Nutrition, Obesity and Eating Disorders.

DESCRIPTION OF THE SPECIALTY

Clinical Dietetics deals with the assessment of nutritional status and the planning of personalized dietary interventions aimed at preventing and treating diet-related pathologies.

The nutritional approach represents a fundamental tool in the management of obesity, metabolic diseases, and eating disorders, allowing for improved overall health and reduced risk of long-term complications.

Particular attention is paid to multidisciplinary approaches for the treatment of obesity and the nutritional preparation of patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

SERVICES PERFORMED

• First dietetic visit
• Specialist nutritional assessment
• Analysis of eating habits
• Development of personalized nutrition plans
• Nutritional treatment of obesity
• Overweight Management
• Nutrition education
• Dietetic-behavioral therapy
• Nutritional pathways integrated with pharmacological therapy
• Pre-bariatric surgery nutritional assessment
• Nutritional follow-up after bariatric surgery
• Nutritional management of metabolic diseases
• Counseling for eating disorders
• Body composition monitoring
• Periodic dietary checks

PATHOLOGIES TREATED

• Obesity
• Overweight
• Severe and morbid obesity
• Eating disorders
• Metabolic syndrome
• Insulin resistance
• Dyslipidemia
• Diet-related endocrine disorders
• Lipodystrophy
• Metabolism changes
• Metabolic complications associated with obesity
• Nutritional issues in patients undergoing bariatric surgery

NOTE

It is advisable to consult a dietitian if you are overweight, obese, have difficulty managing your weight, have metabolic disorders, or have eating disorders that require specialized nutritional care.

The consultation is particularly suitable for patients undergoing bariatric surgery, those requiring post-operative nutritional follow-up, and those wishing to embark on a nutritional program based on scientific evidence and realistic, sustainable goals.

Other

Dr. Roberta Jaccheri combines her clinical practice with ongoing research and university training, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge in the fields of obesity and clinical nutrition. Her experience at one of Italy's leading obesity centers allows her to offer patients a multidisciplinary, up-to-date, and highly personalized approach, aimed at improving their health and quality of life.

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