Education Centre
Explore educational and product resources across our key medical nutrition areas.
Paediatric Allergy
- Clinical Resources
- Article
CoMiSS®: an awareness tool to support the diagnosis of Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy
CoMiSS® is the Cow’s Milk-related Symptom Score. It is a simple, fast, easy to use, non-invasive tool which helps increase awareness of the most common symptoms seen in infants with CMPA, supporting earlier diagnosis. The CoMiSS® tool was first developed by international experts in 20151 to support healthcare professionals (HCPs) with the diagnosis of CMPA. Since 2015, 25 clinical studies have been conducted using the CoMiSS™ tool. It is intended to be used by healthcare professionals in conjunction with caregivers.
Dysphagia
- Product Information
- Article
ThickenUP Clear Tea Trolly Chart in Mandarin
Dysphagia
- Product Information
- Article
ThickenUP Clear Tea Trolly Chart in Hindi
Malnutrition
- Product Information
Introducing our 2025 SUSTAGEN Recipe
Utilise one of our recipes with an addition of SUSTAGEN, to help assist you with your dietary needs or goals
Dysphagia
- Scientific Publications
- External Link
Venkat 2023. Improving swallowing function with thickening agents in post-stroke oropharyngeal dysphagia: a real-world experience.
This case report presents the clinical experience with four cases of post-stroke dysphagia. A comprehensive approach to management with thickened fluids decreased the risk of aspiration pneumonia and facilitated effective management of dietary recommendations both during hospitalisation and after discharge.
Malnutrition
- Product Information
Introducing our 2025 Australian made Oral Nutritional Supplements range!
This exciting initiative across a select range rolls out from March with full availability by August. Find out more information here. Download Resource Plus Product Information Sheet
Obesity
- Clinical Resources
Supporting weight management following GLP-1 de-prescription
One challenge that arises after the completion of any weight loss therapy is weight regain. OPTIFAST VLCD products can be beneficial to help individuals maintain nutritional balance and reduce overall caloric intake to support continued weight management.
Obesity
- Clinical Resources
Supporting patient nutrition during GLP-RA therapy
Would your patients on GLP-1 RAs benefit from nutrition support? OPTIFAST VLCD products can help meet nutritional requirements when appetite is affected by GLP-1 RA therapy.
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
No Melt Ice Cream Recipe
A recipe brochure for patients which uses THICKENUP Clear and SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula Neutral Flavour to create a No Melt Ice cream. The recipe 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 with information on essential nutrients and foods that assist with wound healing, as well as practical tips to improve nutritional intake. This guide includes an overview of nutrient intake guidance, 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.