BPJ SE Prescription Food May 2011
Best Practice Journal
Extensively hydrolysed formula for infants aged under six months and soy formula for infants aged over six months are the first-line choices for infants with cows’ milk protein allergy, without anaphylaxis, if formula is required. Amino acid formula is the first choice for infants with anaphylaxis due to cows’ milk protein allergy or eosinophilic oesophagitis. Breast feeding is recommended for infants whenever possible and should be encouraged, however, successful management of cows’ milk protein allergy may require elimination of dairy products from the maternal diet.
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People with a confirmed diagnosis of coeliac disease must adhere to a life-long gluten-free diet. When first diagnosed, nutritional status may be compromised and repletion doses of vitamins and minerals may be necessary. A small number of gluten-free foods are available, partially subsidised on the Pharmaceutical Schedule, however, a much greater range of products can be purchased from retail outlets.
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The incidence and impact of malnutrition in older people is underestimated. The best option for treating malnutrition is to enhance normal eating and drinking. A “Food First” approach encourages eating frequent, small, high energy and protein meals and snacks. Nutritional supplements for weight gain are generally not required unless body weight is unable to be maintained with a normal balanced diet, or if food cannot be eaten safely.
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People with COPD are generally underweight, have reduced muscle mass and are often malnourished, leading to other health problems. Opportunities for dietary intervention should be explored, aiming at early detection and early treatment of involuntary weight loss.
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