Malnutrition affects up to 50% of aged care residents, yet facilities must balance nutritional outcomes with personal choice, cultural preferences, and complex dietary needs. This panel brings together dietitians, kitchen managers, and compliance experts to share real-world strategies that work.

Panel will cover: – Meeting protein and energy targets without compromising taste – Mastering texture modification whilst maintaining meal appeal – Honouring resident choice and cultural diversity within nutritional frameworks – Effective collaboration between dietitians and kitchen teams – 24-hour nutrition strategies including healthy snacking programmes – Documentation and evidence requirements for compliance audits

Featured expertise: Registered dietitians, IDDSI texture specialists, aged care nutrition consultants