The importance of good nutrition

Introduction

Eating well

Looking after someone and nutrition

Eating well and cancer

Tube feeding and your child

Dementia and nutrition

When someone's needs change

What are the right foods and drinks to prepare for someone you care for and how should you provide them? This can be challenging especially when they have specialist needs.

 

 

Eating well and good nutrition 

We all know that what you eat and drink plays a huge role in your health and wellbeing. But knowing exactly what to prepare for someone you care for can be confusing, especially if they have complex medical needs. For example, they may have lost their sense of taste or have difficulty swallowing or digesting certain foods. 

Carers UK has worked with nutrition company, Nutricia to support you with these challenges. These resources, offering dietary tips and insights, cover a wide range of conditions. 

 

View this video for a nutrition professional's guidance

Becky from Nutricia focuses on nutrition and caring – examining how to stay healthy as a carer. She also offers guidance on nutrition during illness. Watch the video.

Spotlight on nutrition report

Our 'Spotlight on nutrition' report highlights:

• up to 8 out of 10 unpaid carers worry about some aspect of diet and nutrition for the person they provide support to
• unpaid carers of people who are underweight worry most
  
  

Take a look at the report