Food Fortification & HEHP Training

Let’s drive into more detail about Food Fortification and the HEHP Diet. 

Presented by Kiarra Martindale, our Lead Dietitian, learn the importance of the HEHP Diet in Aged Care with practical food fortification tips to put in place.

This Virtual Food Fortification & HEHP Education includes:

• Aged Care Nutrition Requirements

• Malnutrition and the Aged Care Setting: high prevalence of malnutrition, unintended weight loss, wounds, pressure injuries and/or loss of appetite.

• When to apply this diet: to minimise weight loss, maintain muscle mass and minimise the risk of malnutrition.

• The food first approach

• Food as energy: protein, carbohydrates, fat

• Food Fortification and Practical Steps

• Real food and snack comparison examples

• High Energy High Protein Diet

• Case Studies

• High Protein Milk and HEHP Milkshake Recipes

• Lactose Free Alternatives

• Oral nutrition supplements (ONS)