The Best Practice Food and Nutrition Manual for Aged Care Facilities (2nd edition) is now available for free download from the Central Coast Local Health District, Public Health Nutrition webpage.
This manual has been developed to help aged care homes provide optimal, safe, nutritious and enjoyable food for residents.
The major themes throughout the new edition are maximising resident food enjoyment and minimising malnutrition. Emphasis is on enjoying everyday foods and removing unnecessary dietary restrictions which can lead to malnutrition.
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