As of April 1, 2026, Nestlé Health Science has merged with Nestlé Nutrition. As we transition, you will see some changes to this website.
This site is intended only for the use of UK Healthcare Professionals
From April 2026, our nutrition and health businesses have come together to form a single Nutrition & Health organisation.
For you and your patients, this means bringing together our expertise across everyday nutrition and specialised medical nutrition, so we can better support care across all life stages.
Importantly, this change also enables us to:
- Strengthen our evidence base, with greater investment in clinical research and real-world insights
- Accelerate innovation, helping bring new and improved solutions to patients faster
- Enhance how we deliver for you, with a more joined-up and consistent approach across our portfolio
Over the coming months, you will begin to see our new Nutrition & Health branding. Please be reassured that this is simply a change in name and appearance, our products, the way we work, and your local contact remain the same. You can continue to expect the same support and partnership as always.
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Podcasts
In this podcast for healthcare professionals, powered by Nestlé Health Science, our host Dr Linia Patel explores an array of medical nutrition topics with our expert guest speakers.
Clare Thornton-Wood shares her experience of supporting children with blended diets and discusses why they are becoming more popular amongst parents and carers. Why are they preferred by some parents? How do they benefit the children and the family? And how can dietitians themselves ensure they are set up to support parents wishing to start a blended diet? Clare also talks through what the BDA has to say about blended diets with a look at their latest policy statement. Information for Healthcare Professional Use Only
Information for healthcare professional use only In this episode of the Inside Medical Nutrition Podcast, Dr. Linia Patel interviews Catherine Fogarty, a paediatric dietitian, about managing a tube-fed blended diet caseload. Cath shares her journey from being a chef to a dietitian, highlighting her passion for food and nutrition. She currently manages a caseload of 100 tube-fed children, with approximately 15% on blended diets. Cath discusses the evolution of blended diet acceptance, noting the positive impact of the British Dietetic Association's policy statement in 2019. She emphasises the importance of a collaborative approach with parents, involving them in the decision-making process and providing education on food safety, preparation, and nutritional adequacy. She outlines the challenges of managing a blended diet caseload, particularly with children who have neurological impairments or food aversions. Cath emphasises the need for a holistic approach, considering factors beyond the feed itself, such as the gut-brain axis and the child's social environment. Cath shares strategies for managing her time, including prioritising urgent cases, utilising virtual consultations, and seeking support from colleagues and professional organisations like DISC (Dietitians Interested in Special Children). She stresses the importance of starting slowly with blended diets, treating it like weaning, and empowering parents to make informed choices. Cath highlights the need for more resources and guidance for dietitians managing blended diet caseloads, including safe caseload recommendations and recipe books tailored to specific needs. She encourages dietitians to embrace blended diets as a valuable tool for improving the nutrition and quality of life for tube-fed children, while always prioritising food safety and individual patient needs. Listen to the full episode to learn more about managing a caseload of patients using blended diets.
In this podcast Dr Graeme O’Connor discusses his role as a research dietitian and how he made his first research move in the field of refeeding syndrome. After the success of developing clinical guidelines for the management of refeeding syndrome, Graeme went onto to research tube feeding formula containing food derived ingredients at Great Ormond Street Hospital. Graeme also highlights how dietitians can work with industry to test important questions such as 'how can a blended diet work in a hospital setting?' Disclaimer: BDA endorsement applies only to the educational content of the learning activity.Information for Healthcare Professional Use Only
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