Reminder: Managing Malnutrition

Malnutrition is a term used to refer to those that have deficiency of energy, protein and other nutrients. Carers play a key role in managing malnutrition as many people they care for are at higher risk. Causes of malnutrition can include:

• unintentional weight loss
• poor food intake
• struggling to swallow food and drink
• bowel issues

Which is why the NELFT have produced this advice for carers. If you think someone in your care may be suffering with malnutrition, keep a weekly food record for them to help monitor their intake. You may also find this guide to making the most of your food intake useful to. For further guidance on how to use these resources see ‘nutritional pack contents page’.