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Swe

10/20/09

Swe

Topics:Recovering From Surgery

my dad is recovering but he does not eat much. what should i do?

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Lisa Nelson

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Hi Swe,

Speak with his physician about a referral to a dietitian. A dietitian can help you with planning small, frequent meals/snacks at higher calorie levels with adequate nutrients as well as recipes for high nutrient/calorie shakes and along with additional options.

Here's a link to a post that discusses feeding children with poor appetites - http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/26240/57319/appetite. Maybe it'll give you some ideas.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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