If an individual is identified at risk of undernutrition using ‘MUST’ but they also require a special diet such as diabetes, pureed (level 4), or cardio-protective (raised cholesterol), information sheets are available to provide dietary advice.
- Diabetes
- The Focus on Undernutrition leaflet on diabetes provides further information on how to increase the calorie, protein and nutrient content for diabetes.
- If there are any concerns about weight loss or poor appetite it is important that advice is sought from a healthcare professional, such as a GP, dietitian or diabetes team.
- Raised cholesterol (cardioprotective)
- The Focus on Undernutrition leaflet on cardioprotective diets provides further information on how to increase the calorie, protein and nutrient content on a cardioprotective diet.
- If there are any concerns about weight loss or poor appetite it is important that advice is sought from a healthcare professional, such as a GP or a dietitian.
- Pureed diet
- The Focus on Undernutrition leaflet on pureed diets provides further information on how to increase the calorie, protein and nutrient content on a pureed diet.
- If you have any concerns about swallowing food or drink, contact your GP to request a referral to a speech and language therapist.
- If there are any concerns about weight loss or poor appetite it is important that advice is sought from a healthcare professional, such as a GP or a dietitian.