Nutrition

Food and dining are a core part of quality care in aged care settings. To support nutrition, choice, and positive dining experiences, Nestlé Professional offers practical aged care resources and guidance. These resources are designed to support confident menu development, daily food service delivery, and enjoyable mealtimes.

Find out the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions, such as Can a product that contains wheat also be gluten free?

NESTLÉ PROFESSIONAL and the GLYCEMIC INDEX FOUNDATION have partnered together to bring you an exciting guide to low GI cooking in food service.

Nourished takes a foods first approach to menu development with fortified recipes using pantry staples covering everything from breakfast to supper. And, because we know how important a personalised approach is to menu development, we have provided a selection of menu planning tools to help you with the creation of your own nourishing menu.

Nutrition is important, but not at the expense of flavor and customer satisfaction. Take the guesswork out and learn how to balance nutrition while delivering delicious meals to your diners. Stay informed with the most relevant and up-to-date information on health, wellness and nutrition.

Meals served out of home are increasingly under the spotlight for their contribution to our expanding waistlines. Explore these options for introducing moderation to your menu whilst meeting your customers’ expectations for value and a quality dining experience.

COVID-19 is a challenge for all in aged care, however, given what we know about the effects of loneliness and isolation on malnutrition risk in the elderly it’s important for providers to continue to prioritise food and nutrition.