Snacks are an important way of increasing nutrition throughout the day. Eating occasions do not need to be limited to meal times only. Very often patients will tire quickly when eating and this restricts the amount that they are capable of achieving at one sitting. Increasing the opportunities to eat or drink through the day can improve intake.
- Encourage to eat little but often
- If someone takes very small portions- offer them a small snack and nourishing drink between meals
- Snacks and fluids between meals need to follow SLT recommendations
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Page last reviewed: 04 Oct 2021
