Food & Nutrition

Poor appetite is an important problem and is associated with an increased risk of malnutrition. Older people with poorer appetites are more likely not only to have lower energy (calorie)…

The British Dietetic Association (BDA) has recently published a new policy statement The Management of Malnourished Adults in All Community and All Health and Care Settings. Who is the BDA? The…

This week, I was at a conference in Cambridge that looked at the transfer of nutrition knowledge into practice – and of course, as a QCS contributor, my interest was…

The third round of the National Audit of Dementia, with nutrition as a new theme, has just been published. This audit, established in 2008 to examine the quality of care…

This week saw the publication of the updated recommendations of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) of mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid, which supports its previous recommendations…

One of the joys of writing these blogs is to raise awareness of examples of good practice to readers, to illustrate particular approaches in real practice, hopefully provoking thought as…

Recognising the expertise of qualified nutrition professionals (dietitians and registered nutritionists) in guiding nutrition practice was highlighted in the recent British Dietetic Association’s Awareness Week. Today’s blog is inspired by…

Adequate hydration is necessary for survival. Every cell, tissue and organ requires water to function. However ensuring adequate hydration can be a particularly challenging area in the care of service…