During illness and any type of surgery ,those gaps become even more critical. That’s where specialized hospital diets come in, as standard meals often fail to meet the energy and protein needs required for recovery. Hospitals should provide personalised nutrition plans with high-energy, high-protein foods, snacks, supplements, and counselling. Patients often struggle to meet protein requirements due to appetite loss, digestive issues, or restrictions. Even outside of the hospital, many people unknowingly face the same challenge, particularly those who have limited access to nutritious foods, or are unaware of their daily protein needs. |