Care home meals provider apetito has hosted an advice podcast to mark Malnutrition Awareness Week (6-12 November).

Under the theme of ‘Ask, Look, Listen’, dietitians, Emily Stuart and Sophia Cornelius share their tip tips on how care homes can ensure residents are getting the right nutrition.

Stuart said: “Malnutrition affects approximately three million people in the UK, despite it being largely preventable.

“Malnutrition Awareness Week has enormous value in signposting the issue and as a company that has immense expertise within its team, we are keen to share our knowledge and support care homes dealing with this issue.

“We hope by talking about how this condition affects care homes and hospitals, and sharing our top tips, we’re able to help those caring for residents who would value guidance on recognising and treating malnutrition.”

Having the right nutrition and hydration is essential to physical wellbeing, yet malnutrition is one of the most pressing nutritional issues care homes are facing.  It’s estimated that nearly one in four residents enter a care home with the condition.

You can listen to apetito’s podcast here: https://apetito.link/MAWPodcast

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