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Malnutrition is a common issue among hospital inpatients and has been shown to negatively impact health outcomes, yet clinical trials…

Health supplements are big business. Hailed by some as silver bullets against cancer and heart disease, scientific trials have repeatedly…

Nutritional support refers to methods other than eating for providing necessary nutrients. This may involve tube feedings.Nutrition support professionals include…

At around 6 months, infant energy and nutritional needs begin to surpass that provided by breast milk alone; additional foods…

Health support workers work across settings ranging from mental health to children’s services, often taking on multiple job titles such…

Minerals are solid substances with specific crystalline structures found naturally. Minerals also possess specific physical characteristics like cleavage and symmetry…

Fats, carbohydrates and proteins provide calories. Since our bodies cannot produce these essential nutrients themselves, they should be considered essential.Vitamins…

Vitamins serve as catalysts, aiding key chemical reactions in our bodies. When deficient, deficiencies may result in serious conditions like…