SUSTAGEN® HOSPITAL FORMULA
Terry White Chemists Training 2016
SUSTAGEN® Hospital Formula is a formulated meal replacement and cannot be used as a total diet replacement. Nutritional supplements can only be of assistance where dietary intake is inadequate. Please seek advice on your individual dietary needs from an Accredited Practising Dietitian or your healthcare professional.
Information for healthcare professional use only.
At the end of this presentation, you should:
• Understand that malnutrition is more common than you think
• Be able to identify the SUSTAGEN® consumer in your store
• Know how to interact with customers regarding nutrition enquiries
• Be confident with the SUSTAGEN® range
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
WHO NEEDS EXTRA NUTRITION?
• Have a poor appetite and intake has decreased
• Have increased nutritional requirements
• Are unwell or recovering from illness
• Are pregnant or breast feeding
• Involuntary weight loss
• Elderly at risk of malnutrition or malnourished
WHAT IS MALNUTRITION?
A condition resulting from insufficient energy, protein and/or other nutrients as a result of disease or reduced food intake.
WHO IS MALNOURISHED?
They all may be malnourished or at risk of malnutrition
THE CONSEQUENCES
Older age: increased nutrient needs, decreased appetite & intake
Declining nutritional status and weight loss
Decreased immunity
Prolonged recovery, increased complications
Immobility, muscle weakness, risk of falls & fractures
Poor wound healing
Loss of functionality, increased dependency
Institutionalisation
The consequences can be severe and affect a person’s quality of life and their ability to function independently
MALNUTRITIONIS A THIRD FIRST WORLD PROBLEM
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Individuals 65 years and older:
• 10 - 40% are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition
• Up to 750,000 older Australians are at risk of malnutrition1
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NUTRITION ISSUES FOR OLDER PEOPLE
What puts them at higher nutritional risk?
SENSORY
For example:• Early satiety
(feeling full)• Dental problems• Impaired taste &
smellPSYCHOLOGICAL
For example:• Depression• Memory loss• Dementia
SOCIAL
For example:• Limited mobility• Isolation• Financial
constraints• Food preparation
skills
MEDICATIONS
For example:• Medications
that affect taste • Multiple
medications taken at once can affect appetite
MEDICAL
For example:• Illness• Infections• Bowel troubles• Swallowing
difficulties
AS A PHARMACY ASSISTANT YOU CAN LOOK OUT FOR PEOPLE WITH:
Multiple medications
Depression
Recent hospitalisation
Recent acute illness
Unintentional weight loss
NUTRITION CHECKLIST
Are you or someone you care about not getting all of the required nutrition?
If you answer yes to 3 or more of the above, you or your loved one may not be getting the nutrition needed
Over 65 years?
Living alone?
Recent loss of weight?
Aren’t eating much? – eg. A cup of tea and biscuit for lunch, toast for dinner
Lack of energy or tired – in need of a boost?
Recovering from surgery or an illness?
Frail or have mobility issues?
IF SOMEONE IS AT RISK OF MALNUTRITIONOR IS MALNOURISHED…
• They may need home assistance
• Refer to pharmacist for medication review
• They need a complete nutritional supplement
• Nutrition support should be first line therapy:
Energy (calories) Protein Vitamins & minerals
SUSTAGEN® HOSPITAL FORMULA
The Nutritionally Complete Solution
Nutritionally complete means that it provides your customer with protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins and minerals, which
are required for optimal health. SUSTAGEN® Hospital Formula is a formulated meal replacement and cannot be used as a total diet replacement. Nutritional supplements can only be of assistance where dietary intake is inadequate. Please seek advice on your individual dietary needs from an Accredited Practising Dietitian or your healthcare professional.
Nutritionally complete 27 vitamins and minerals High in protein (13.8g per serve) High in calcium & vitamin D Low in fat* Contains carbohydrates Gluten free Low GI 840g can contains 14 serves
Good source of fibre Nutritionally complete 27 vitamins and minerals High in protein (13.8g per serve) High in calcium & vitamin D Low in fat* Contains carbohydrates Gluten free Low GI 840g can contains 14 serves
SUSTAGEN® RANGE AVAILABLE IN TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS
SUSTAGEN® Hospital Formula
Vanilla Flavour, Chocolate, Coffee & Neutral
Flavour
SUSTAGEN® Hospital Formula plus Fibre Vanilla Flavour & Chocolate
*when made up with water or skim milk
SUSTAGEN® Hospital Formula is a formulated meal replacement and cannot be used as a total diet replacement. Nutritional supplements can only be of assistance where dietary intake is inadequate. Please seek advice on your individual dietary needs from an Accredited Practising Dietitian or your healthcare professional.
WHAT MAKES SUSTAGEN® HOSPITAL FORMULA NUTRITIONALLY COMPLETE?
SUSTAGEN® Hospital Formula contains:
MACRONUTRIENTS
such as protein
plus
MICRONUTRIENTS
such as vitamins and minerals
PROTEIN NEEDS ARE OFTEN OVERLOOKED
Up to 40%of elderly people
may have an inadequate protein intake2
2. Kant AK and Schatzkin A. J Am Coll Nutr 1999; 18(1): 69-76
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTEIN
A nutritionally complete supplement which includes protein will:
• Assist with maintaining muscle mass and strength
• Help to meet increased nutritional requirements during times of illness
• Provide essential vitamins and minerals for optimal health
HOW CAN YOU ASSIST YOUR CUSTOMERS?
Point out the importance of protein as well as vitamins & minerals
Use the checklist list provided in your show bag “How are you feeling today?”
Refer to your pharmacist
WHO IS THE SUSTAGEN® CUSTOMER IN YOUR STORE?
• Recovering from illness
• Unintentional weight loss
• Require extra nutrition due to illness
• Over 65 years
• Caregivers
Nutritionally complete
27 vitamins and minerals
High in protein (11.3g per serve)
High in fibre
Lower carbohydrate*
Low lactose
Gluten free
Low GI (34)
400g can contains 7 serves
OTHER SUSTAGEN® PRODUCTS RANGED AT TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS
Nutritionally complete
27 vitamins and minerals
High in protein (10.2g per serve)
Probiotics
Source of fibre
Low lactose
Gluten free
Low GI (44)
800g can contains 14 serves
SUSTAGEN® OPTIMUM™
Vanilla Flavour
SUSTAGEN® Diabetic
Vanilla Flavour
*Compared with SUSTAGEN® Hospital Formula on a per serve basis
SUSTAGEN® OPTIMUM™ is a food for special medical purposes and is specifically formulated for medical conditions where nutritional needs cannot be met through diet modification alone.Must be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
SUSTAGEN® Diabetic is a Food for Special Medical Purposes specifically formulated for people with diabetes who cannot meet their nutritional needs through diet modification alone. Must be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
18 vitamins and minerals High in protein (14.7g per serve) High in calcium Low in fat* Gluten free Low GI (41) 900g can contains 15 serves
OTHER SUSTAGEN® PRODUCTS RANGED AT TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS
Children aged 1-10 years Nutritionally complete 27 vitamins and minerals Source of protein (7.6g per serve) Probiotics Gluten free 800g can contains 14 serves
*when made up with water or skim milk
SUSTAGEN® KID ESSENTIALS®
Vanilla Flavour
SUSTAGEN® Sport
Vanilla & Chocolate
SUSTAGEN® KID ESSENTIALS® is a food for special medical purposes, specifically formulated for medical conditions where nutritional needs cannot be met through diet modification alone. For ages 1–10 years. Must be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
SUSTAGEN® Sport is a formulated supplementary sports foods which must be consumed in conjunction with a nutritious diet and not as a sole source of nutrition. It must be used in conjunction with an appropriate physical training or exercise program. Not suitable for children under 15 years of age or pregnant women. Should only be used under medical or dietetic supervision.
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Terry White
Chemists
Training 2016
SUSTAGEN® Hospital Formula is a formulated meal replacement and cannot be used as a total diet replacement. SUSTAGEN® OPTIMUM™ and SUSTAGEN® KID ESSENTIALS® are foods for special medical
purposes and are specifically formulated for medical conditions where nutritional needs cannot be met through diet modification alone. Must be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
SUSTAGEN® Diabetic is a food for special medical purposes specifically formulated for people with diabetes who cannot meet their nutritional needs through diet modification alone. Must use under medical
supervision.
SUSTAGEN® Sport is a formulated supplementary sports foods which must be consumed in conjunction with a nutritious diet and not as a sole source of nutrition.
Information for healthcare professional use only.