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.