NUTRITION ARTICLES
You’ll never dine alone: the power of social mealtimes
Rachel Sipaul, senior dietitian at apetito and Wiltshire Farm Foods Professional, explains why eating with others is so important for care home residents’ physical and mental wellbeing
Volatile ingredient prices provide food for thought
allmanhall’s managing director Oliver Hall and procurement & sustainability director Mike Meek discuss the factors affecting global food supplies and prices and explain what care providers can do to weather the storm
From kitchen to table: the importance of allergen care
Sophia Cornelius, development dietitian at apetito and Wiltshire Farm Foods Professional, looks at some key considerations for care homes when catering for residents living with a food hypersensitivity
COVER STORY: Dining with dignity: enhancing mealtimes for residents with dysphagia
Sophia Cornelius, development dietitian at apetito and Wiltshire Farm Foods Professional, discusses the importance of both safety and meal presentation for those who require texture modified meals.
Food and more: the importance of an all-round mealtime experience
Food procurement specialist allmanhall’s Tess Warnes, registered dietitian, and Jo Hall, director, explore the importance of nutrition and hydration in older people, and consider the issue of catering for a dignified and person-centric dining experience
The importance of personalised nutritional pathways for residents
The Nourishing Lives collaborative research report conducted by apetito and Care England revealed that, despite its importance, most care homes find catering for extensive nutritional diversity challenging to achieve. Here, Sophia Cornelius, development dietitian at apetito, discusses the importance of providing personalised nutritional plans for residents to ensure health, wellbeing, and quality of life
COVER STORY: Can we balance nutritional needs with more sustainable diets?
Moving to a more sustainable diet involves reducing animal products. For vulnerable groups of the population such as older adults, this can be met with nutritional concerns in a care setting. Here, Tess Warnes from food procurement expert allmanhall gives a dietitian’s view
COVER STORY: Texture modified meals: making life easier to swallow
Sophia Cornelius, development dietitian at apetito, discusses the importance of providing a safe and enjoyable mealtime provision for residents living with dysphagia
Good care for vegans and vegetarians
With more and more vegetarians and vegans entering care, providers need to make sure they take their residents’ dietary needs seriously. Amanda Woodvine, chief executive of charity Vegetarian for Life, explains how enhancing quality of life for older vegans and vegetarians is key to achieving excellence in person-centred care
COVER STORY: Balancing budgets and nutrition: transforming kitchen operations
Richard Woodward, general manager of apetito’s care home division, looks at how care homes can navigate rising costs
New food technology: changing the game
Ketan Shah, founder and managing director of PredicAire, discusses the importance of nutrition and hydration in elderly care, and explains why incorporating a nutrition app into your Care Management System (CMS) could be a gamechanger
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