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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THANK YOU – ANY QUESTIONS?

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.