New Practical Guide for Aged Care – INSPIRED DININGNestlé Health Science and Nestlé Professional present a practical guide to support aged care teams in creating delicious, nourishing menus.INSPIRED DINING – Recipes & guidance for Aged CarePractical guidance to the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards – Standard 6: Food and NutritionTips for menu planning and food fortificationMenu planning tool and sample menuTexture-modified guide and recipesOver 50 recipes including breakfast, main meals, soups, desserts, snacks, and beverages

THICKENUP® Clear is the 1st xanthan gum-based thickener, scientifically proven to support dysphagia assessment and nutritional management.This Scientific Evidence Compendium summarises evidence from 17 studies that use THICKENUP® Clear. THICKENUP® Clear is a food for special medical purposes for the dietary management of people with swallowing difficulties. Must be used under medical supervision.

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).

This Recipe book includes 19 recipes that have been developed and tested to meet specific textures for people who need thickened liquids and pureed solid foods. The recipes refer to THICKENUP® Clear. THICKENUP® Clear is a food for special medical purposes for the dietary management of people with swallowing difficulties. Must be used under medical supervision.

Dysphagia at the Festive Table: Festive menus for adults with swallowing difficulty or Dysphagia and for the whole family

Brochure for patients on the importance of why good nutrition matters during cancer treatment, with practical guidance for addressing challenges in maintaining adequate nutritional intake.

Nutritional challenges are common among cancer patients. Discover more about nutritional products designed to support patients throughout their treatment journey. Tailored medical nutrition can help improve outcomes for those requiring additional support or experiencing side effects from cancer therapy.

A recipe brochure for patients which uses 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.

Supporting oncology patient care through evidence-based nutritional support. A concise guide for HCPs on integrating nutrition into oncology care plans. highlighting the importance of early intervention and its positive impact on patient outcomes.

Compleat® paediatric is a nutritionally complete 1.2kcal/ml standard enteral tube feed, containing food-derived ingredients (rehydrated chicken meat and vegetables, peach puree, orange juice from concentrate). Compleat® paediatric is a Food for Special Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision.

Nutritionally complete paediatric tube feed with a unique blend of whole foods

Purposefully designed with wholesome and familiar food ingredients to meet the nutritional needs of children requiring enteral nutrition.

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.

An online brochure that explores how whey peptide formulas may help to achieve better outcomes for patients who are unable to digest or absorb standard enteral formulas. This brochure has been developed specifically for Peptamen Junior which is a specialised enteral nutrition formula designed for children aged 1-10 years with gastrointestinal impairment.

An online recipe booklet for thickening a variety of fluids utilising RESOURCE THICKENUP Clear and provide information about the IDDSI Framework.  It also provides patients with guidelines on how much RESOURCE THICKENUP Clear should be utilised depending on which level of the IDDSI Framework is being adhered to.

This online resource is a patient information booklet highlighting the VLED diet required 2 weeks before bariatric surgery including sample meal plans and recipes. This pre-bariatric surgery patient information booklet covers why the diet is necessary pre-surgery as well as some of the challenges that patients completing the VLED may come across.

An online patient brochure explaining what protein is and the importance of optimal protein intake during the process of weight loss. The brochure also outlines the key features and benefits of OPTIFAST VLCD Protein Plus Shake products and how patients can utilise the Protein Plus Shake products as part of the OPTIFAST VLCD Program.

This online resource for users of SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula and RESOURCE THICKENUP Clear provides recipes for these two products.  The online RESOURCE provides an overview of how the world of texture-modified foods is changing and show how patients who need this, can  have greater meal variety and improve dining with dignity.

This booklet was designed to provide guidance on the transition from hospital back to your home and the nutrition support services available to you. This resource provides you with information such as helpful contact numbers that you can utilise, a weight monitoring chart and details on the process of tube feeding.

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

An inspiring recipe book with easy to create and delicious recipes for ARGINAID powder. The recipe book also provides a brief overview of the key role which ARGINAID plays in the wound healing process.

A booklet that provides information about dysphagia including the symptoms of dysphagia, who it affects, how it is diagnosed and managed, as well as risk factors and problems that may occur because of it. The booklet also provides additional information for family, friends and caregivers to help those in their lives that are affected by dysphagia.

This brochure summarises the pivotal clinical data supporting the use of ARGINAID along with actual, real world, case examples. Additional information about the usage, key benefits, nutritional and ordering information for ARGINAID at the conclusion of this brochure.

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.

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

A general fact sheet for patients regarding nutrition for wound healing. This online resource outlines nutrients that play a key role in the process of wound healing such as energy, protein and hydration as well as various vitamins and minerals and where patients can receive them from. This online fact sheet was written by Dietitian Connection.

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.

Lee SY, Lee HJ, Lim JY. Effects of leucine-rich protein supplements in older adults with sarcopenia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2022 Sep-Oct;102:104758.   Data from six randomised controlled trials including a total of 699 participants, demonstrate that the consumption of leucine-rich protein supplements (offering 3-6g leucine per day) can improve muscle strength, muscle mass and performance in sarcopenic older adults compared to a control group (P<0.001) and may be suggested as a nutritional treatment for sarcopenia.

The Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA®) is a validated screening tool to help identify individuals over the age of 65 who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition to help determine nutritional status. This guide provides recommended nutrition interventions based on the patients' MNA® scores.

Li ML, Zhang F, Luo HY, Quan ZW, Wang YF, Huang LT, Wang JH. Improving sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of whey protein supplementation with or without resistance training. J Nutr Health Aging. 2024 Apr;28(4):100184   Results from Ten randomised control trial studies including 1154 participants, demonstrate the value of whey protein (9.6-40g per day) supplementation in adults with sarcopenia. When compared to Isocaloric placebo (PLA)/Routine consultation (RC) group, whey protein consumption significantly increased appendicular skeletal muscle mass index and muscle mass in addition to gait speed.

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

B. Komar, L. Schwingshackl, Georg Hoffmann, Effects of leucine-rich protein supplements on anthropometric parameter and muscle strength in the elderly: A systematic review and meta-analysis, The Journal of nutrition, health and aging, Volume 19, Issue 4, 2015, Pages 437-446   Leucine supplementation has shown to significantly increase gain in body weight (p=0.02), lean body mass (p=0.0005) and body mass index (p=0.001) compared with control groups. Furthermore, the benefit of leucine supplementation has a more profound impact on body weight and lean body mass in individuals who have pre-existing sarcopenia.

"Implications of Elevated Postprandial Glucose and Nutritional Approaches for Postprandial Glucose Management with a Focus on Whey Proteins." Dr. John Sievenpiper and Professor Bo Ahrén discuss postprandial glucose management at the 2022 58th EASD (European Association of the Study of Diabetes) Annual Meeting.   

Introduce RESOURCE® Crema 2.0 a delicious pudding style energy dense, high protein, low volume oral nutritional supplement. Each ready to consume 125g tub is nutritionally complete and suitable as a sole source of nutrition, which makes it great to provide variety or to be used as an alternative to liquid oral nutritional supplements. Learn more here.

Utilise one of our recipes with an addition of SUSTAGEN, to help assist you with your dietary needs or goals

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.

A recipe booklet for thickening Nestlé Health Science Oral Nutrition Supplements utilising THICKENUP Clear in accordance with the IDDSI framework.

This retrospective review evaluates real world clinical experience of concomitant use of meal replacement products and GLP-1 RAs in Australia and South Africa. The results illustrate that this combination for weight management is feasible in real-life and may offer potential advantages for weight management.

This study aimed to determine the demographic, eating, self‐efficacy and program engagement characteristics of VLCD users in Australia (regular vs. intermittent users) and associations with self‐perceived program success on weight loss, quality of life (QOL), mental health and physical health.

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.

The online MedRound chart/administration record can be used by patients under medical supervision or healthcare professionals and helps users integrate small volume nutritional supplement doses into their medication round process over the course of one month in an easy to understand and accessible format.

The OPTIFAST Diabetes Management Guidelines have been developed to assist healthcare professionals manage patients with diabetes and excess weight who may be at greater health risk.

This brochure provides a summary of Nestlé Health Sciences key nutritional supplements products.

This online resource provides readers with the instruction to create a no melt ice cream utilising SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula Neutral Flavour. The recipe also includes nutritional information as well as a serving suggestion. The end product should be tested to ensure suitability for a texture modified diet.

A online poster showing how the MedRound program in conjunction with RESOURCE 2.0 Nutrient dense supplements can help deliver more nutrition in a smaller volumes. This poster summarises what MedRound is as well as how patients/residents can benefit from utilising the MedRound program with RESOURCE 2.0.

When appetite is low, meet nutritional needs with small volumes via the MedRound process. Providing a small volume of nutrient-dense oral nutritional supplement with routine medication rounds.This online brochure also outlines what the RESOURCE MedRound Program is and how it can benefit patients/residents.

RESOURCE® ULTRA+ 125ml is an energy dense, high protein, low volume oral nutritional supplement. RESOURCE® ULTRA+ has a unique, premium blend of high-quality proteins (60% whey protein, as a percentage of total protein) designed to promote gains in lean body mass. Learn how RESOURCE® ULTRA+ can be used to help optimise protein intake to support compliance and improve the nutritional status in patients with age or disease-related malnutrition.

This quick guide provides a snapshot of Nestlé Health Science ready-to-hang and bolus tube feed formulations to help you select a feed that meets patients' individual nutritional needs. Complete nutritional information is provided.

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.

This brochure outlines the prevelance of wounds such as pressure ulcers in Australia as well as the associated economic expenditure. ARGINAID use can deliver considerable costs savings in the institutional management of these wounds. This is demonstrated in the brochure which highlights a recent economic evaluation of supplementation with disease specific oral nutritional formula such as ARGINAID in the management of wounds.

This systematic review explores the prevalence of dehydration in oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD), the relationship between OD severity and dehydration severity, the effect of thickened fluid therapy on hydration status in OD patients, and any potential negative or positive effect of thickened fluid therapy on hydration status.     Click here to view the video

"Implications of Elevated Postprandial Glucose and Nutritional Approaches for Postprandial Glucose Management with a Focus on Whey Proteins." Dr. John Sievenpiper and Professor Bo Ahrén discuss postprandial glucose management at the 2022 58th EASD (European Association of the Study of Diabetes) Annual Meeting.   

A case study in which an infant who was irritable, experiencing poor weight gain and difficulty feeding at the breast and the bottle was diagnosed with non-Ige mediated cow's milk allergy and given ALFAMINO. This case study highlights the usage of ALFAMINO over the course of 6 months with relevant results. Ordering information for both ALFAMINO and  ALFAMINO JUNIOR is provided at the conclusion of the study.

Diagnosing Cow's Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) is a handy ready reckoner on the signs and symptoms of CMPA, CMPA Diagnostic Algorithm adapted from the ESPGHAN guidelines and the specialised formula options for the nutritional management of children with allergies.

At the 2021 annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Louis Monnier explores the health risks associated with elevated postprandial glucose or increased glycaemic variability whilst Bo Ahrén looks at the Nonpharmacological interventions for postprandial glucose management.

Proceedings from a webinar from the 81st American Diabetes Association discusses the current and emerging novel non-pharmacological approaches to the prevention and remission of type 2 diabetes, weight management, and CV risk reduction.

Lifestyle interventions are an important component of any pharmacological and surgical treatment. One such lifestyle intervention for weight management is Intermittent Fasting. These guidelines have been developed to provide guidance to healthcare professionals in the use of the OPTIFAST VLCD Program for Intermittent Fasting.

An online A4 poster which presents patients and HCPS with information and instructions on how to prepare RESOURCE THICKENUP Clear with liquids. It also provides patients with guidelines on how much RESOURCE THICKENUP Clear should be utilised depending on which level of the IDDSI Framework is being adhered to.

An online poster designed by Nestle Health Science for the tea trolley chart with recipes for thickening a variety of fluids utilising RESOURCE THICKENUP Clear. It also provides patients with guidelines on how much RESOURCE THICKENUP Clear should be utilised depending on which level of the IDDSI Framework is being adhered to.

RESOURCE THICKENUP Clear is a food and drink thickener with proven efficacy and high acceptability among patients and healthcare providers. This online RESOURCE aims to detail the value that RESOURCE THICKENUP Clear brings to patients by highlighting the key benefits and features of the product. It also provides an overview of the current situation of oropharyngeal dysphagia in aged care facilities and our healthcare system, highlighting the need for a product such as RESOURCE THICKENUP Clear.

An online resource for patients showing the benefits of RESOURCE THICKENUP Clear and it's key clinical uses and information. The online resource also provides information about the recommend dosage of RESOURCE THICKENUP Clear according to the IDDSI Framework and what beverages of foods it can be utilised in.

Information on the potential nutritional gaps in children aged 1-10 years with CMPA. This document also shows how these nutritional gaps can be met by highlighting the key nutritional benefits that  ALFAMINO JUNIOR offers to enable optimal growth in children aged 1+ years with multiple food allergies. 

An open, observational study that was conducted to look at the acceptance, compliance and gastrointestinal (GI) tolerance of a xanthan gum-based thickener in aged care residents with dysphagia. The study found that the xanthan gum-based thickener was liked for its sensory characteristics, thickened well and held it's desired thickness with no GI intolerance.

An online brochure which summarises the evidence to support the use of RESOURCE THICKENUP Clear in the management of dysphagia. The online RESOURCE also provides an overview of dysphagia and who is affected, which is supported by various statistics that provide an overview of the current situation of dysphagia in hospital, aged care and community settings.

An online resource that outlines meta-analyses data in major elective surgery and health economic information on the use of immunonutrition products such as IMPACT Advanced Recovery perioperatively. This brochure highlights how IMPACT Advanced Recovery can support the nutritional management of patients undergoing major elective surgery at risk of infection through the use of statistics as well as outlining the products key benefits and features.

A summary of clinical research supporting the use of the Impact range of products for patients who have just undergone major surgery. The product also outlines the unique blend of three synergistic immunonutrients that IMPACT Advanced Recovery provides and the roles that they play during the postoperative phase for patients.

An online summary created by Nestle Health Science of a study using BENEPROTEIN to help patients achieve protein requirements in ICU. The online summary highlights the benefits of Whey Protein whether it be how it may assist in faster gastric emptying, helps support body's antioxidant system in its defence against free radicals or promoting anabolism.

This online resource provides an overview of the clinical uses of NOVASOURCE Renal and identifies the nutritional problems and associated needs of patients with compromised renal function. Additionally, it summarises how NOVASOURCE Renal is able to meet these needs by highlighting the key features and benefits.

This documents aims to provide evidence to support the use of early nutrition, as well as the use of feeds containing Partially Hydrolysed Guar Gum(PHGG) in critically ill patients as well as provide readers with information about what PHGG is, highlight it's key benefits, and how it can be utilised in a clinical setting.

An online product brochure for RESOURCE ULTRA, a new addition to the clear, fruit flavoured beverage range from Nestle Health Science.This brochure highlights the key product features of RESOURCE ULTRA as well as it's nutritional information  and clinical uses in an easy to understand and accessible format 

This online resource is a bulk mixing guide for SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula Neutral Flavour to food and meals can help boost energy, protein, calcium, vitamin D and micronutrients.  It also provides bulk mixing instructions for multiple people, up to 15 people as well as the relevant amount of SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula that should be used.

A comprehensive guide focusing on the value of nutrition in wound management, specifically written for health care professionals. This guide aims to provide simple advice on the role of nutrition in wound healing for healthcare professionals involved in the management of wounds; provide practical guidance on when and how to implement nutritional support to help promote wound healing and summarise the evidence for the relationship between nutrition and wound healing.

This online fact sheet considers the relationship between dementia management and nutrition in an aged care settings and shows a range of Nestlé Health Science solutions that can help improve the nutritional status of those in aged care such as SUSTAGEN, RESOURCE 2.0 and RESOURCE Fruit Flavoured Beverage.

An online recipe book for cooking with SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula.  This booklet presents a number of  simple and tasty recipes with the added benefits of SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula.There are a recipes for different types of foods such as smoothies and drinks, soups, main meals as well as desserts and snacks.

Explore the value delivered by oral nutritional supplements in patients who are malnourished or are at risk of malnutrition. This online resource illustrates the numerous benefits that ONS consumption can have on patients, how it can benefit not just hospital settings but also residential aged care settings as well as detailing the current state of malnutrition across all healthcare settings.

Mixing Guide for SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula Neutral Flavour to food or taking it as a drink can help boost energy, protein, calcium, vitamin D and micronutrients. The mixing guide also provides additional information about the complete SUSTAGEN Range as well as the key benefits of each of the products.

A resource that utilises a range of statistics to provide an overview of the current situation of malnutrition in the hospital setting as well as the impact on both the patient and hospital. Additionally, information is provided about the features and benefits of the RESOURCE high protein and high calorie (2kcal), range of products.

This online fact sheet simply and clearly outlines the importance of maintaining proper protein intake and calories in older people. The fact sheet also provides the reader with information on which Nestle Health Science solutions are available to increase protein intake. These products include but are not limited to, Beneprotein, SUSTAGEN Hospital Formula Active - Neutral Flavour, RESOURCE 2.0 + Fibre, RESOURCE Protein and RESOURCE 2.0.

A online poster showing how the MedRound program in conjunction with RESOURCE 2.0 + Fibre Nutrient dense supplements can help deliver more nutrition in smaller volumes.This poster summarises what MedRound is as well as how patients/residents can benefit from utilising the MedRound program with RESOURCE 2.0 + Fibre.

Summary of evidence focusing on the benefits of weight loss before bariatric surgery.

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.

A pre-operative protocol addressing obesity management pre & post-bariatric surgery and general surgical procedures to minimise surgical and post-surgical risks. The protocol highlights the fact that with the increase in bariatric surgeries being performed, there is an increased need for preoperative weight loss. This has been driven by the necessity to optimise the safety of surgery.

An online resource which lists low carbohydrate vegetables, beverages, condiments & sauces that are permitted on the Intensive Level of the OPTIFAST Very Low Calorie Diet Program. These additional low calorie foods can help add variety and assist in compliance for those who are utilising the OPTIFAST VLCD program. Additionally, foods that should be avoided are also listed.

This product range card provides a list of nutritional information and ingredients lists of OPTIFAST VLCD products that are available in Australia. The following RESOURCE provides nutritional information for products from the OPTIFAST VLCD shakes, bars, Protein Plus shakes, desserts as well as soups range.

The OPTIFAST VLCD Clinical Treatment Protocol is a step-by-step guide on how to recommend the OPTIFAST VLCD Program to patients. If you are new to the OPTIFAST Program, we recommend reading this protocol first, followed by our supporting protocols (Management of complex cases, Preoperative, Fertility protocols). This protocol is suited to general practitioners, specialists, dietitians, pharmacists, surgeons, diabetes educators, exercise physiologists, researchers and specialist practice nurses.

A protocol addressing the dietary management of overweight and obesity in female and male infertility, pregnancy, inter and postpartum, endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome patients using the OPTIFAST VLCD Program. The protocol also provides information on what the the OPTIFAST VLCD Program is, how it has been developed and reviews clinical evidence for the conditions above.

This product range card provides a list of nutritional information and ingredients lists of OPTIFAST VLCD products that are available for purchase and consumption in New Zealand. The following RESOURCE provides nutritional information for products from the OPTIFAST VLCD shakes, bars, desserts as well as soups range.

A protocol addressing treatment guidelines for those with co-morbidities: Heart Failure, Renal Disease, Pharmacological Interactions, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Pregnancy & IVF (please see OPTIFAST FERTILITY PROTOCOL for more detailed information), Hypertension & Hepatic Disease (incl Gallstones).