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Food waste in healthcare

June 13, 2019

While multitudes of people around the world face food insecurity, a whopping third of food is lost or wasted. This equates to more than a

‘APAC Healthy Ageing Summit’ day 1: health is the new wealth

June 26, 2018

This month saw the launch of the Healthy Ageing APAC Summit in Singapore on 12-13 June, covering a smorgasbord of topics related to nutrition and

What to Eat When Swallowing Fails?

February 6, 2018

Swallowing. Most of us perform this apparently simple act many times every day without a second thought. Yet eating and swallowing is an extremely complex

The Significance of Accessible Food Packaging

November 10, 2017

When people think about causes of malnutrition, they might consider poor appetite, chewing difficulties or illness as likely candidates. Yet many health professionals would know

The Obesity Epidemic in Australia

October 12, 2017

Obesity is one of the biggest health issues facing Australians today. It is forecast that 35% of Australians will be obese by 2025. What is

What is IDDSI?

October 3, 2017

One of the key management techniques for people with dysphagia is the use of texture-modified foods and thickened liquids. However, until recently, there have been

Welcome boost to aged care funding

The Royal Commission into aged care, a system the authors described as “besieged by neglect”, is starting to deliver: this month the Australian government announced