Further Information & Hand Outs

If you believe you or someone you care for is at risk of malnutrition you should visit your GP. He/she can check for signs of malnourishment and for any conditions that may cause malnutrition.

How is malnutrition treated?

Depending on the cause and severity of your malnutrition, treatment may be carried out at home or in hospital.

Diet is key and the main treatment for people diagnosed with malnutrition is dietary changes. If you are malnourished or at risk of becoming malnourished, we recommend that you visit your GP who will refer you to a Dietitian for individual dietary assessment and advice.

Please use the hand outs and link below if you are unable to access a dietitian:

Hand Outs

• British Dietetic Association Basic Store Cupboard Ideas
• British Dietetic Association – Eating and Drinking at End of Life (for carers)
• British Dietetics Association – Malnutrition Factsheet
• Somerset FT Hydration Boosters
• Somerset FT Nourishing Diet Sheet (food toppers and snack ideas)
• Somerset FT Nourishing Recipe Booklet

Vegan Friendly Resources

• British Dietetic Association Vegan, Vegetarian and Plant-Based Food Fact Sheet
• British Dietetic Association Vitamin D Food Fact Sheet
• British Dietetic Association Other Sources of Vitamin B12
• Somerset FT Nourishing Plant-based Diet Sheet
• Somerset FT Nourishing Plant-based Recipe Booklet
• Bedfordshire FT Healthy on a High Calorie Diet

Links

• Malnutrition self screening tool
• NHS Vitamins and Minerals Information
• The Patients Association Nutrition Checklist