Soft, easy to chew, high energy, high protein nutrition guidelines

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number: 1198

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Good nutrition is very important. It will help you feel better and stay strong. Choosing high energy, high protein foods will help you get the nutrition you need to increase your energy levels, gain or maintain weight, heal, fight or prevent infections, and recover quicker from surgery or illness. This guide will help you choose foods with more energy and protein that are soft and easy to chew. The guide includes tips to help you eat better, tips if you have a sore mouth or throat, tips to help…

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2022

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (16 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Diet - Guideline; Nutrition

Subjects (LCSH): Diet therapy; Nutrition

Specialty: Food and nutrition

Abstract: Good nutrition is very important. It will help you feel better and stay strong. Choosing high energy, high protein foods will help you get the nutrition you need to increase your energy levels, gain or maintain weight, heal, fight or prevent infections, and recover quicker from surgery or illness. This guide will help you choose foods with more energy and protein that are soft and easy to chew. The guide includes tips to help you eat better, tips if you have a sore mouth or throat, tips to help food taste better, and tips if your mouth is very dry or if you have thick saliva. It also gives information about protein, energy, and nutritional supplements. High energy, high protein recipes and meal ideas are included.

Responsibility: Nutrition and Food Services

Pamphlet Number: 1198