Health Conditions
Browse for condition overviews, definitions, symptom information and related resources.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy (CP), the most common neurological impairment in children, is caused by nonprogressive damage or malformation while the brain is developing.
Disease Related Malnutrition
Malnutrition, whether age or disease-related, is of high prevalence and increases risks of functional decline, morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. Read more on its impact and management.
Enteral Tube Feeding
Enteral nutrition (EN) refers to the procedure of providing nutrition directly into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract bypassing the oral cavity.
Healthy Aging
The global population is aging at an unprecedented rate. But living longer often does not include a longer health span. Nutrition plays a vital role in promoting healthy aging, preventing malnutrition and supporting overall well-being in older individuals.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic, complex inflammatory disorder primarily affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of both children and adults.
Oncology
Nutrition plays a pivotal role in oncology, profoundly impacting clinical outcomes and overall quality of life.
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Oropharyngeal dysphagia is highly prevalent in patients with neurological disorders, cancer and frailty, with its incidence increasing with age, and without proper management, the consequences can be severe.
Overweight & Obesity
Overweight and obesity are conditions characterized by excessive body fat that may impair health. The standard WHO definition of overweight is a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 29.9 kg/m2, while obesity is defined as having a BMI of 30 or higher