Combatting malnutrition in care home catering

Malnutrition is a serious health condition that occurs due to the body not getting the correct amount of nutrients for its requirements, which may be due to over-eating, under-eating or a clinical condition that causes malabsorption of nutrients.

It is estimated that, in England, 1.3 million people over the age of 65 are malnourished and it is also a growing issue within care homes with nearly one in four people admitted to a care home being at high risk of malnutrition

This article (opens new window), sponsored by Apetito, covers: Health Conditions, Nutritional Support, Dining Experience and Staff Training. It has useful reference links included.