Aged care: reduced gut function with age food preparation appropriate to dentition Obesity: maintain a regular physical activity routine emphasise gradual weight loss rather than crash diets promote restriction of dietary fat as well as total caloric intake promote restriction of saturated fat and partial replacement with mono or polyunsaturated fats limit food and drinks high in hidden fat and sugar limit alcohol to safe drinking levels increase fruit and vegetable intake involve the whole family in dietary changes Diabetes: eating regular meals (especially if on oral hypoglycaemic medicines or insulin) promote restriction of dietary fat as well as total kilojoule intake if overweight limit food and drinks high in sugar recommend high fibre carbohydrates, particularly those with a low glycaemic index (slow acting) recommend increasing vegetables and fruits substitute saturated fats with polyunsaturated and monounsaturated oils (olive/canola) maintain a regular physical activity routine Chronic renal failure: refer for specialist advice restrictions on total protein and fluid intake restrictions on foods high in potassium Failure to thrive (nutritional requirements for babies and toddlers): promotion of breast feeding introduction of solids (age at introduction, appropriate foods) healthy snack feeding for toddlers and preschoolers Dental caries: reduction of sugar intake Cardiovascular Disease: increase vegetables and fruits substitute saturated fats with polyunsaturated and monounsaturated oils (olive/canola) limit salt and foods high in salt |