Education Centre
Explore educational and product resources across our key medical nutrition areas.
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.
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.
Healthy Ageing
- eLearning Videos
- Videos
The Science Behind Hydrolysed Collagen
Collagen supplements are on trend - with plenty of A-list celebrities singing its praises, it’s no wonder collagen is having a moment in the spotlight. Reading the shopping list of health claims made about collagen - from turning back the clock on your skin, treating joint pain and even ‘healing your gut’ - you should rightly raise your sceptical flag. Yet looking at the scientific evidence, there could just be validity to some of these claims. This session will explore the clinical evidence for using hydrolysed collagen for a range of health conditions and the scientific mechanisms to explain why it may work.
Paediatric Allergy
- eLearning Videos
- Videos
Food Allergies in Infancy
In this webinar, Paediatric Immunologist and Allergist Dr Annaliesse Blincoe and Consultant Dietitian Anna Richards will take you through a case study of a paediatric patient’s journey through food allergy, focusing on cow’s milk protein allergy from a medical and dietetic perspective.
Gut Health
- eLearning Videos
- Videos
Low FODMAP – Improving Clinical Outcomes in Children
This webinar presented by Dr. Jaci Barrett who is an Accredited Practising Dietitian. informs you of the history and development of the low FODMAP diet, current evidence for treatment for IBS, implementation of the diet as well further application outside of IBS such as its potential use for infantile colic.
Malnutrition
- eLearning Videos
- Videos
Nutrition Essentials : Nutrition, Falls and Fractures in the Aged Care Setting
In this webinar, Dr Luliano who is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Medicine at the University of Melbourne, explores the nutrition based approaches that can be utilised to address the very common issue of falls and fractures in the aged care setting and the relationship of these approaches to the revised quality standards in aged care.
Dysphagia
- Clinical Resources
EAT-10- A validated dysphagia screening tool interactive form
The EAT-10 is a validated dysphagia screening tool which is provided in an interactive format for accessibility and ease of use. This tool can be used by anyone to screen for symptoms of dysphagia, and refer on for further assessment if possible dysphagia is identified. It consists of 10 questions which provides an overall score (completed within 2 minutes).
Paediatric Malabsorption
- Scientific Publications
- External Link
Minor, G. et al. 2016. Formula Switch Leads to Enteral Feeding Tolerance Improvements in Children With Developmental Delays
Children with developmental delays are often dependent on enteral nutrition. This study evaluated the benefits of switching to a 100% whey, peptide-based formula from an intact protein based formula, which resulted in improved symptoms of feeding intolerance in the majority (92%) of developmentally delayed children eligible for the study.
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.
Renal
- Patient Resources
Novasource Renal Patient Leaflet
This online ordering form provides patients with information on how NOVASOURCE Renal can be ordered as well as relevant ordering details. Additionally, it briefly summarises the various benefits and key features of NOVASOURCE Renal which has been specially formulated for people living with renal conditions.
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.