News – Nualtra

25 November 2020

The Personal Effects of Lockdown on Vulnerable Groups - Part 1

Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus was described as ‘a great equaliser’ since celebrities, politicians, and even members of the royal family fell ill with it. In addition to the direct impact of the virus on individuals, it’s important to recognise the wider impact of the national lockdown rules on the lives of many they seek to protect.

25 November 2020

The Personal Effects of Lockdown on Vulnerable Groups - Part 2

Lockdown measures have disproportionately affected those who are most socioeconomically deprived.

02 November 2020

International Stress Awareness Week 2020

Whilst it is important to recognise and acknowledge stress at any time, it seems particularly poignant at present with Covid-19 pandemic placing more stress than ever on everyone. This year, International Stress Awareness Week provides a platform for stress and mental health problems to be in the spotlight, with insights from around the world.

05 October 2020

The Double Burden of Malnutrition: an Evolving Landscape

Unprecedented recent events have significantly affected dietary intake, which is likely to have a subsequent impact on nutritional status and malnutrition risk. While the government has prioritised tackling overnutrition, it could be argued that undernutrition has been somewhat overlooked, despite it having a significant impact at an individual and public health level.

17 July 2020

Helping Older Adults to Stay Healthy and Hydrated During Summer

This warmer summertime weather is a cause for celebration; however it can be accompanied by nutritional challenges. In this article we offer our top tips for helping older adults to stay healthy and hydrated during the summer months.

15 May 2020

Alzheimer’s Disease: Nutritional Challenges

This article, which coincides with Dementia Awareness Week (15th-21st May 2020) provides an overview of Alzheimer’s disease, including common nutritional challenges for patients.

30 March 2020

Support for the ‘Extremely Vulnerable’ during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Last week, the UK government announced that over 1.5 million people identified as being ‘extremely vulnerable’ to coronavirus should self-isolate at home for twelve weeks.

15 March 2020

The Importance of a Food First Approach

To coincide with Nutrition and Hydration Week (16th - 22nd March 2020), a global initiative that seeks to raise awareness of the importance of good nutrition and hydration care, this article will explore what a food first approach is and how it can be used with patients.

16 February 2020

Putting the Spotlight on Cystic Fibrosis

Meeting nutritional requirements in this patient group