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The Importance of Appropriately Managing Malnutrition

Malnutrition is a serious problem, with more than three million people in the UK either malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. This is estimated to cost the public purse £19.6 billion a year. Katherine Sykes discusses the importance of appropriately managing malnutrition in a recent article in Complete Nutrition.
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A recent study reports a significantly higher patient adherence to a gluten-free diet when receiving gluten-free foods on prescription

Adhering to a GF diet is known to be challenging, and this is shown by levels of adherence ranging between 36-96%. In England, National Prescribing Guidelines recommend prescribing 18 units per month for adults clinically diagnosed with CD. However, a number of local clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) are currently restricting or removing GF prescriptions, resulting in disparity.
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New Research: a review of nutrition economics - the vital role of nutrition intervention in malnutrition management

More and more, nutrition economic studies are showing that nutrition care is a cost-effective way to prevent and treat medical problems for both acute and chronic health conditions.
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Complementary Foods - New briefing document now available

Complementary foods, also known as ‘weaning foods’ or ‘baby foods’, facilitate the transition from a liquid diet based on breastmilk or infant formula, to one which includes solid foods. In the UK it is recommended that complementary feeding occurs around 6 months of age. During this period of life, due to rapid growth and development, nutrient needs are very high. Commercially prepared complementary foods can help to ensure parents may always provide a variety of balanced and healthy foods that offer a range of tastes and textures. They can be used as part of a diversified diet to help support the safe nourishment of young children.
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Department of Health Consultation - BSNA's official response

The Department of Health launched a consultation on the availability of gluten-free foods on prescription, which ended at midday on 22 June 2017.
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An Update on Specialist Nutrition

An update on specialist nutrition, published in the June edition of CN Magazine. This month BSNA discusses the innovation and regulation of formula milks, along with the Department of Health's consultation on the availability of gluten-free foods on prescription.
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Coeliac UK Press Release

Coeliac UK has published their response to the the Department of Health's Consultation on the availability of gluten-free foods on prescription
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Gluten-free Prescriptions in Primary Care - Have Your Say: Take our survey

BSNA are seeking the views of those who suffer from coeliac disease to help respond to the Department of Health consultation on the availability of gluten-free foods on prescription.
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Press release from the ONCA workshop in Prague

Malnutrition associated with disease and under-nutrition negatively affects the treatment of patients in European countries. Each patient should be systematically screened, and if identified or at risk of becoming malnourished, should have access to adequate, equitable and high-quality nutritional care.
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Arsenic in Rice - Some Facts

Research carried out at Queens University Belfast by Professor Meharg and colleagues and reported in the media was carried out using products bought in February 2016. This was one month after the application of the legislative requirements. It is likely that all samples were manufactured before the legislation came into force. There have been no validated reports of children or babies becoming ill from the very small amounts of arsenic found in these products. If any safety concern existed in relation to the products on the market before January, 2016, they would have been withdrawn from the market. This did not happen confirming the safety of these products.
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