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Nutrition specifically designed for the elderly

Emmanuel PradonGlobal Marketing, Nestl HealthCare Nutrition

Zurich, 18 January 2010

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Older PopulationAt Significant Risk of Malnutrition

Typical medical conditionswhere:

Nutritional status is likely to

deteriorate

Nutritional intervention canhelp improve patient outcome

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Malnutrition Impairs Outcome:A Risk of Accelerated Decline

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Up to 3 times longer length of hospital stay and higher

risk of infection

50% of patients with Hip fracture have permanent functional disabilities

15-25% of Hip fracture patients require nursing

home care

1 in 3 people aged 65+ falls at least once each year

Up to 40% of hospitalised patients are malnourished

upon admission

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Resource SeniorActivNutritional Benefits

A new nutritional solution specifically designedfor the older adult

To help patients: Regain strength Remain independent

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Resource SeniorActivNutritional Benefits

Resource SeniorActiv contains nutrients commonlydeficient in the diet of older adults and helps to:

Improve nutritional status

Regain strength and energy after an illnessor surgery

Maintain functional abilities , by supportingphysical strength and cognitive health

Resource SeniorActiv is specifically rich innutrients that have been shown to reduce falls andfractures in the older population.

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Resource SeniorActiv : A Unique FormulaDesigned for the Older Population

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Resource SeniorActiv is nutritionally complete and high in calories(1.5 kcal/ml) to help stop weight loss and promote weight gain.

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Resource SeniorActiv : A Unique FormulaDesigned for the Older Population

To support regularity

and the immune system

To support cognitive

health

To address theoxidative stress

a proprietary prebiotic fibreblend of FOS & Inulin

EPA/DHA (omega-3 fatty acids) and

high levels of Vitamin B12 and Folate

High levels of antioxidants Zinc andSelenium

Resource SeniorActiv also contains:

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Taste and Compliance with Oral Supplements:A Persisting Issue

Compliance with Oral supplements is limitedin both hospitals and the community 1:

Only 43% of patients consume morethan 80% of the prescribed amount

Key factors influencing compliance 1: Flavor Taste Texture Personal preferences and lifestyle

1. Lad H et al. , Elderly patients compliance and elderly patients and health professionals views and attitudes towardsprescribed sip-feed supplements, J Nutr Health Aging 2005; 9(5):310-4

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Taste and Compliance with Oral Supplements:A Persisting Issue

Resource SeniorActiv :

Great tasting flavour combinations

to optimise taste and compliance

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