Try: Nutrition issues are common in many care recipients cr the following are frequent causes of dietary and nutrition problems in cr’s loss of appetite in the cr try natural flavor enhancers such as olive oil vinegar garlic onions ginger and spices to make eating interest have the cr’s physician determine if the loss of appetite has a medical cause cr has difficulty chewing make chewing easier by drinking smoothies made with fresh fruit yogurt and protein powder prepare steamed veggies and soft food such as couscous rice and yogurt for the cr cr has dry mouth have the cr try for 8 -10 glasses of water each day some other suggestions include have the cr take a drink of water after each bite of food add sauces and salsas to foods to moisten and don’t give the cr commercial mouthwash cr doesn’t like healthy foods if the cr is used to highly processed foods change can be difficult remind the cr to keep an open mind include a fruit or vegetable at every meal even if the cr does not eat it at first cr is tired of the same foods if possible increase the variety of meals shop at a local farmers market look at recipes in cooking magazines or ask friends for suggestions note please consult the cr’s physician if any of these issues persist information references

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