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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.

We have worked with health professionals at Nutricia to produce resources to help. These free online nutrition guides have been produced with support from Nutricia, who develop nutritional health products to help people live longer healthier lives.


 

 

Eating well and good nutrition 


We all know that what you eat and drinks 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 teamed up with nutrition company, Nutricia to support you with these challenges. These resources, offering dietary tips and insights, cover a wide range of conditions. 


Downloadable guides to help

Sometimes, the condition someone has will determine what type of nutrition is best for them. Using the links below, you can download free copies of Carers UK and Nutricia information leaflets on managing caring and nutrition: 

 

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.

Information guides for you to download

 

Eating well with dementia

Carers UK Eating well with dementia 2021

PDF(1421.9MB)

Download

Eating well for carers

Carers UK Eating well for carers 2021

PDF(1132.2MB)

Download

The role of good nutrition

Carers UK The role of good nutrition

PDF(831.6MB)

Download

Eating well with cancer

Carers UK Eating well with cancer 2021

PDF(904.0MB)

Download

Eating well with COPD

Carers UK Eating well with COPD 2021

PDF(758.4MB)

Download

Eating well and stroke

Carers UK Eating well and stroke 2021

PDF(1003.4MB)

Download

Speaking with your GP

Carers UK Speaking with your GP

PDF(882.1MB)

Download

Understanding the gap

Carers UK Understanding the nutrition gap 2021

PDF(1271.4MB)

Download

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