The use of oral nutrition supplements: Part 1 presented by Jodie Sheraton, APD
Selecting, prescribing and monitoring oral nutrition supplements in clinical practice
Oral nutrition supplements are a bread-and-butter component of the dietitian toolkit. Jodie Sherton, APD offers a vast range of practical tips for using them appropriately in clinical practice. The 4M framework is introduced: match> make-it suitable> monitor> and modify, helping to guide decision-making and individualise effective dietetic intervention and education.
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- ONS effectiveness depends on actual consumption. Product volume, taste, eating patterns, appetite and individual preferences should be considered alongside food-first strategies.
- ONS selection requires consideration of the person's medical condition, fluid requirements and nutritional goals.
- Recommending use of ONS requires an ongoing review plan. Nutritional needs change, and monitoring determines whether supplementation should continue, change or cease.
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Jodie Sheraton is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with more than 19 years of experience in private practice dietetics. She is the Director of Optimum Intake Dietitians and Myrtle Oak Clinic, and Founder of Elevated Dietetics, where she supports and mentors dietitians to build sustainable and impactful private practices.
Jodie leads a large team of dietitians delivering nutrition services across community aged care, residential aged care, disability and clinical settings. She has extensive experience developing and delivering practical, person-centred nutrition services for older adults, including supporting people experiencing malnutrition, frailty, chronic disease and changing nutrition needs as they age.
Alongside her clinical and business leadership, Jodie is passionate about strengthening the role of dietitians within aged care and supporting clinicians to translate evidence into practical, meaningful care. She brings a strong understanding of both the clinical complexities of nutrition in older adults and the realities of delivering high-quality dietetic services within evolving aged care system.