Malnutrition

Malnutrition or undernourishment is a problem that every fourth old person encounters. The human body loses some function, it slows generally and, this consequently leads to an easy loss of muscle mass. Older people also lose appetite or they have problems with their teeth or oral cavity and they can have reduced ability to perceive taste and smell. Another problem is that they don't eat regularly, stop living in a community, eat less and often cannot afford high quality food. Malnutrition can also be linked with chronic or acute diseases that older people frequently suffer from.

Although it may seem that malnutrition is not dangerous, quite the opposite is true. Seniors suffering from malnutrition are much more threatened by infections and their bodies handle convalescence after illness, injury or surgery poorly.

In old age it is necessary to follow certain rules that can prevent or help cure malnutrition. Movement, exercise and active life is important as they increase seniors' appetite. They also need to add nutritious foods to the diet and choose a suitable nutritional therapy.

Seniors suffering from malnutrition can take Nutrego FORTE clinical nutrition short term or long term. Is strengthens the body in times of health problems, increases the resistance to infections and gives the body the needed energy and nutrients. It helps patients to keep or gain weight, stay in better mental condition and remain self-sufficient.

 One dosage of nutrego FORTE (330 ml) contains:

• 667 kcal energy
• 28 g protein
• 26.4 g fat
• 52.1 g sugars

Nutrego FORTE clinical nutrition is available in 6 flavours. It is well-tolerated and easy to digest and administer in the form of drink or by gavage. Recommended daily dosage is 1 bottle as supplementary nutrition or 3 bottles as complete nutrition.