🍽 In aged care, every meal counts.

Malnutrition is common — and costly:

💰 $9B/year in Australian aged care (2024)

🇳🇿 50% of NZ residents malnourished or at risk

🇦🇺 40% of Australian residents malnourished

It’s not always obvious. Watch for:

⚠️ Unexplained weight loss

⚠️ Muscle wasting or weakness

⚠️ Loss of appetite

⚠️ Fatigue, pale skin, hair loss

⚠️ Poor wound healing or confusion

Malnutrition leads to:

❌ More falls & infections

❌ Increased hospital admissions

❌ Loss of independence

❌ Higher staff workload & stress

As a dietitian, I work with care teams to spot it early — because prevention is cheaper, kinder, and more effective than treatment.

💡 Dietitians aren’t a “nice to have” — we’re a must-have.

Investing in nutrition means:

✅ Better quality of life for residents

✅ Fewer hospital transfers

✅ Reduced staff stress

Let’s make every meal count. 🍴💛

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