It can be normal for someone to lose their appetite when they are unwell, but weight loss should try to be avoided, especially for the elderly. If you have noticed a family member is accidentally losing weight, you should tell their healthcare team. Unintentional weight loss is one of the common signs of malnutrition.
- The signs of unintentional weight loss
- Tips to stop the numbers on the scales dropping
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When kids are in hospital it is normal for the amount of food they eat to change. After all, they’re unwell, they are in a new place and the food is different. Try small, frequent snacks when your child is sick. This can help to improve their nutrition and is often better tolerated than large meals.
- Kid-friendly food suggestions
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Patients with malnutrition might look well but have you noticed…
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When Nicole established the business eight years ago, she had a simple goal: To help people eat and perform at their best by rebuilding their confidence and connection with food.
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The IHHC (Institute of Hospitality in HealthCare) is the leading professional organisation for people working within support services in Australia’s health and aged care sector.
Members have the opportunity to participate in regular meetings, educational seminars and online workshops and receive regular updates through our e-newsletters and quarterly National Magazine. The IHHC’s three-day annual National Conference, held in a different state each year, brings together delegates, industry experts and suppliers to the health and aged care sector and features site visits, workshops, presentations, a trade exhibition and the presentation of our National Awards for Excellence.
The IHHC is committed to enhancing the professional profile of support services to health and aged care and takes an active role in advising and lobbying government and industry and in building strategic alliances with complementary professional associations.
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One in five older carers are at risk of malnutrition, so even if you’re a caring for another person, you should make your own health and well-being a top priority. Remember: the person you are caring for needs you to stay fit and healthy. Eating well is a key component of taking care of yourself – but sometimes, it can be hard to find the time and energy to prepare nutritious meals. To give you a helping hand, here are five tips for making good-for-you meals.
- 5 tips for making good-for-you meals
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Protein is important in a healthy diet. Protein builds and maintains muscle to keep you strong and fit. Everyone’s protein needs are different. Most older adults need at least 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. For example, if you weigh 65kgs, you need at least 65 grams of protein each day.
- Protein content of different foods
- Table for calculating protein intake
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