ALT 11% of people aren’t eating foods to support their health despite knowing they would benefit them* 14% of people eat what they want when they want* 42% of people don’t prioritise their future health* *YouGov and BDA survey of 2000 people

ALT What is malnutrition? Malnutrition is a condition which happens when you do not get the correct amount of nutrients from your diet. Malnutrition is a major public health issue in the UK. There are approximately 3 million people in the UK who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. The majority live in their own homes.

ALT Malnutrition can affect anyone, but it is more common for older adults and those who are living on their own. This can be because they can’t get out much or because they have poor physical or mental health. It can happen over a long period of time which sometimes makes it harder to spot.

ALT A balanced diet is essential for health and wellbeing. This should include all the nutrients which we need to eat including protein, energy (calories) and vitamins and minerals.

ALT Nutrient dense foods and drinks contain a wide range of nutrients including energy, protein, vitamins and minerals and may also contain fibre. The easiest way to tell if a food or fluid is ‘nutrient dense’ is to think about whether it is something designed by nature to support a new life (e.g. egg, milk or whole pulses or nuts).