Malnutrition
Malnutrition often occurs when your body doesn’t get enough nutrients due to illness, reduced appetite, or difficulty eating. At VK Dietetics, we provide personalised support to help you regain strength and improve your nutrition, so you can feel healthier, more energetic, and better able to enjoy everyday life.
Who We Support
We help people at risk of or experiencing malnutrition due to:
Chronic illness or infections
Recovery from surgery or hospital stays
Difficulty eating or swallowing
Loss of appetite, nausea
or changes in taste
Mental health challenges
Medication side effects
Age-related changes
How VK Dietetics Can Help
Individualised Nutrition Plans
We create nutrition plans that focus on energy and protein dense foods to help you gain or maintain weight. These plans consider your taste preferences, cultural preferences and any eating difficulties you may have.
Practical Strategies to Increase Intake
We offer easy to follow tips like adding nourishing snacks and enhancing meals with extra protein and calories, helping you improve your intake in a way that is manageable and does not feel overwhleming.
Oral Nutrition Supplements
When diet alone is not enough to meet your nutritional requirements, we can prescribe oral nutrition supplements tailored to your needs. These supplements provide extra protein, calories and micronutrients to support your recovery, weight preservation and overall health.
If you are worried about weight loss, poor appetite or feeling weak, we are here to help. We will work together to create a plan that helps you regain your strength and feel more like yourself again.
Contact Us Today
We would love to support you in achieving your health and wellbeing goals – contact us today to learn more or to book your first consultation.