Tag: Health support

According to the Mayo Clinic, a variety of factors can cause individuals to refuse food, from medical conditions and swallowing difficulties to mental health struggles and a reduced interest in eating. Understanding this complexity is the first step in learning how to get someone who is not eating to eat and providing the compassionate care they need. This comprehensive guide will equip you with effective strategies to encourage food intake and support your loved one's well-being.

According to the National Institutes of Health, enteral nutrition is the preferred method of feeding over parenteral nutrition whenever the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is functional. Enteral nutrition by mouth, or Oral Nutritional Support (ONS), uses specialized liquid formulas or supplements consumed orally to help individuals meet their nutritional needs.