Current estimates say there are around three million people in the UK who are at risk of malnutrition. Dementia and strokes can lead to swallowing difficulties, a condition known as dysphagia, which is a common cause of malnutrition.
Each day a new webcast will be released covering ‘hidden hydration’, the warning signs of malnutrition as well as how the dining experience can impact nutritional intake.
Apetito’s in house dietitian Emily Stuart will host the podcast series which will talk informally with clinical practitioners with the aim of raising awareness and educating the listeners.
Stuart commented: “Malnutrition is a health condition that many of us do not associate with a G8 country, yet it is a very widespread problem in the UK. Releasing a series of podcast during Nutrition and Hydration Week is an opportunity for us, as meal providers to the vulnerable, to educate our listeners about malnutrition.
“We hope our podcasts will provide easy to access information for those caring for patients who may be struggling to intake the necessary nutrition.”
Podcast schedule:
- Monday: The warning signs of malnutrition
- Tuesday: The impacts of eating texture modified meals and their importance for nutritional intake
- Wednesday: Hidden hydration in food
- Thursday: The importance of plate presentation
- Friday: Importance of the dining experience and socialisation