Promoting Adequate Nutrition and Hydration

Current recommendations state that most individuals require 1.5-2 litres of fluid each day. Some medical conditions may require less fluids. To support adequate nutrition and hydration, a person should be supported to eat and drink with their likes, dislikes, and support requirements, such as specialised equipment for eating taken into account. Some people, such as vegetarians, choose not to eat meat, which is a special consideration. Others may have special diets because of health conditions, such as limiting salt for people with high blood pressure or limiting saturated fat for a person with high cholesterol. Some may have difficulties eating and drinking without support. This may be due to: (scroll through)

Forgetting to eat, possibly due to dementia
Side effects of medication that cause sickness or affect the appetite
Poorly fitting dentures
Physical illness, such as a stroke, that affect the muscles used for chewing and swallowing
A mental health condition causing a poor appetite
Visual impairment that affects the way a person sees their food
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