All Nutrition articles
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Independent professional body guidelineBAPEN adult malnutrition guideline
This summary covers the identification and management of adult malnutrition in the community, and includes a useful treatment algorithm as well as the ‘MUST’ tool
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News
SIGN publishes new guidance on eating disorders
The latest guideline from SIGN covers the management of people with eating disorders in any healthcare setting
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Independent professional body guideline
BSG iron deficiency anaemia management guideline
Key recommendations for the assessment and management of iron deficiency anaemia in primary care
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News
Eating fast may contribute to the development of diabetes
Researchers suggest the provision of education and coaching on dietary habits, including eating speed, may be effective in preventing diabetes
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On demand webinars
Half-day virtual event focusing on practical approaches to management of gastrointestinal disorders and iron deficiency
Information intended for UK healthcare professionals only. This promotional event has been commissioned and funded by Norgine Pharmaceuticals Limited and developed in partnership with Guidelines.
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PHE/DH/DWP guideline
Government healthy eating recommendations
This summary provides government dietary advice and nutrient recommendations throughout the life course
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NICE guideline
NICE vitamin D guideline
An up-to-date summary of the recommendations set out in the NICE guideline on increasing vitamin D supplement use among groups at risk of deficiency
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Independent professional body guideline
ROS guideline: vitamin D and bone health in children
A clear summary on the management of vitamin D deficiency in children and young people.
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Independent professional body guideline
Managing malnutrition in COPD
Advice on the risk of malnutrition in patients with COPD and managing nutrition appropriately; includes a pathway on oral nutritional supplements
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Independent professional body guideline
ROS vitamin D and bone health guideline
This summary is a quick guide on who to test for vitamin D deficiencies, how to interpret the results, treatment options, and follow up.
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Test and reflect
Malnutrition in patients with COPD
This CPD activity consists of five multiple-choice questions designed to test your knowledge on malnutrition in patients with COPD.
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NICE guideline
NICE guideline: nutrition support for adults
This summary covers nutritional support for adults including oral nutrition support, enteral tube feeding, and parenteral nutrition.
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Independent professional body guideline
NNNG guideline: measuring body weight
A summary that provides a step-by-step approach to ensure that adults and children (not babies) are weighed accurately.
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Tools and resources
Ethics and clinically assisted nutrition or hydration approaching the end of life—decision tree
Source: BAPEN (www.bapen.org.uk/pdfs/decision-trees/ethics-and-clinically-assisted-nutrition.pdf). Hosted with permission. November 2012.
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Tools and resources
Managing malnutrition with oral nutritional supplements (ONS)—advice for healthcare professionals
This advice for healthcare professionals on managing malnutrition with oral nutritional supplements (ONS) has been developed by a multi-professional group. It is endorsed by the RCGP, the BAPEN, the BPNG, the PSNC, the PCSG, and the RPS. It is supported by the BDA, the NNNG, and the RCN. First produced May 2013, last reviewed and updated June 2016.
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Tools and resources
Eatwell guide
Source: Public Health England in association with the Welsh Government, Food Standards Scotland, and the Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland. © Crown copyright 2016
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NICE guideline
NICE sun exposure guideline
This summary provides recommendations for those at-risk of overexposure or underexposure and includes useful supporting information for practitioners
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Independent professional body guideline
BAPEN Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool guideline
A useful summary of BAPEN's guidance on the use of the 'Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool' ('MUST') for adults, including a step-by-step algorithm.
