Education Centre
Explore educational and product resources across our key medical nutrition areas.
Obesity
- Scientific Publications
- Videos
The DiRECT-Aus Trial – Video Abstract
This video abstract provides an overview of DiRECT-Aus trial, which confirms that an intensive lifestyle intervention (very low energy diet) delivered in an Australian primary care setting results in remission of type 2 diabetes for one in two participants.
Dysphagia
- Scientific Publications
- External Link
Schindler et al, 2023. History and Science Behind the Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10): Lessons Learned
This literature review demonstrates that the EAT-10 dysphagia screening tool can be used as a primary screening instrument for detecting dysphagia in routine clinical practice, and provides complementary information to other diagnostic tools.
Dysphagia
- Clinical Resources
The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework: from terminology to implementation into clinical practice (education course)
This online training course has been developed in consultation with IDDSI, to enhance knowledge for non-speech pathologists working with individuals with dysphagia. It discusses the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of the IDDSI Framework, and will take approximately 1 hour to complete. Author: Nestlé Health Science, in consultation with IDDSI
Dysphagia
- Scientific Publications
Pureed Foods for People with Dysphagia - Clinical Nutrition Highlights
This publication provides current knowledge on pureed foods for people with dysphagia, developed by 6 global experts. Topics include chewing and swallowing solid foods, tools for screening and assessment, texture-modified diets in residential care settings, and benefits of commercially prepared pureed foods. Author: Experts on Chewing and Swallowing disorders and Nestlé Nutrition Institute
Obesity
- Scientific Publications
- External Link
Conley et al. 2023. Acceptability, Adherence, Safety and Experiences of Low Energy Diets in People With Obesity and Chronic Kidney Disease: A Mixed Methods Study
This research explores participant acceptability, adherence, safety, and experiences of using a short-term total diet replacement and a food-based low energy diet in adults living with chronic kidney disease and obesity.
Paediatric Allergy
- eLearning Videos
- Videos
The impacts of Human Milk Oligosaccharides in Infant Formula
Presented by Prof. Michael Gold and Dr. Ralf Heine, this webinar explores the clinical impact and microbiome effects in infants with cow’s milk protein allergy who consume formula containing two Human Milk Oligosaccharides.
Obesity
- Scientific Publications
The DiRECT-Aus Trial - Clinical Paper Summary - New Research
Learn about new Australian clinical evidence on the impact of the very low energy diets for Type 2 Diabetes remission. The DiRECT-Aus trial confirms that that an intensive lifestyle intervention (very low energy diet) delivered in an Australian primary care setting to individuals with recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes results in remission for one in two participants. The study was supported by Diabetes Australia (not-for-profit organisation), and 5 public health networks. Nestlé Health Science donated OPTIFAST VLCD product for the duration of the trial. Click here to view the video.
Paediatric Malnutrition
- Clinical Resources
Nutritional Support in Children with Neurological Impairment
The Nutritional Support in Children with Neurological Impairment brochure is an ideal resource on how to support children with Cerebral Palsy in their nutritional management, taking a wholistic and multi-disciplinary approach. This resource is ideal for those in the field of Neurology, Gastroenterology, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Speech Therapy, Social Work, and Nutrition and Dietetics.
Patient Resources
Information for healthcare professionals to give to patients who use Nestlé Health Science products.
Paediatric Allergy
- Patient Resources
Calcium Calculator for Parents
This resource explains how the Calcium Calculator tool works and why it can be beneficial for parents of children with Cow's Milk Allergy (CMA). The Calcium Calculator is an online tool containing a list of food that can be sources of calcium, and helps measure the calcium intake of a child with CMA.
Obesity
- Patient Resources
OPTIFAST VLCD Intensive Level recipes
An online patient brochure which highlights a number of recipe ideas for use on the OPTIFAST VLCD Program Intensive Level. The booklet also provides patients with a list of additional foods that are allowed to be consumed whilst on the OPTIFAST VLCD Program Intensive Level as well as foods that should be avoided.
Dysphagia
- Patient Resources
THICKENUP Clear No Melt Ice Cream Recipe
An online recipe brochure for patients for the use of RESOURCE THICKENUP Clear and SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula Active Neutral Flavour to create a No Melt Ice cream. The recipe brochure also provides patients with serving suggestions as well as an indication of what IDDSI Framework Level this can be utilised in.
Paediatric Allergy
- Patient Resources
- Videos
Understanding cow's milk protein allergy and specialised formulas Video
An online video created by Nestle Health Science for parents explaining what cow's milk protein allergy is and how this can be managed through the usage of specialised formulas. These specialised formulas such as ALFAMINO which was developed by Nestle Health Science is for use in infants with severe cow's milk protein allergy and multiple food protein allergy.
Wound Care
- Patient Resources
Nutrition and Wound Care Patient Guide
A brief guide for those using ARGINAID focusing on providing them with information on essential nutrients and foods that will assist with wound healing, as well as practical tips to improve your nutritional intake. This guide includes information such as a nutrient intake guide, meal planning suggestions, as well as practical tips to help encourage a balanced diet.
Immunonutrition
- Patient Resources
IMPACT Advanced Recovery Patient Booklet
An information booklet for patients recommended IMPACT Advanced Recovery. The booklet provides educational information on surgical site infections as well as tips to reduce the risk of infection after surgery. The resource all details how immunonutrition can support the recovery process, including how IMPACT Advanced Recovery works, recommended usage, and recipes.
Enteral Feeding
- Patient Resources
- Videos
Instruction for Bolus Feeding
The video provides in depth information on how patients should complete the process of bolus feeding as well as precautions that should be taken when tube feeding. Additionally, the video provides patients with information about the process of bolus feeding, why it is necessary and how the patient can manage it.