MINNETONKA, Minn., May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestle HealthCare Nutrition's
latest resource for people with difficulty swallowing,
http://www.swallowing.nestlenutritionstore.com, is now live. The e-commerce
site combines in-depth informational resources with specialized nutrition
therapy products.
"With the ability to gain insight on their conditions and purchase
products to help ensure they are getting products that meet their specific
needs, patients will feel like more active members of their healthcare teams
while enhancing their quality of life," said Sean Foster, Vice President of
Marketing for North America.
Nearly 10 million Americans experience swallowing difficulty, or
dysphagia, which may result from some neurological diseases or a variety of
other conditions. It is possible that many more Americans suffer from this
condition without knowing it. Diagnosis of dysphagia presents unique
challenges. To consume adequate amounts of vital nutrients people may need to
alter the consistency of their foods and beverages before eating or drinking.
Nestle's Web site provides visitors with a better understanding of this
condition by detailing why dysphagia occurs and which healthcare professionals
are able to help. It also offers tips for both consumers and caregivers who
are living at home with the condition.
Practical information such as the consistency guide, which defines the
specific consistencies and recommends products to help achieve them, as well
as recipes and meal preparation tips will help people with the day-to-day
challenges of living with this condition.
Detailed information and helpful products for those who have swallowing
difficulty can all be found on this easy-to-use, informative Web site. The
site encourages people with dysphagia and caregivers to better manage the
condition and to achieve positive outcomes through nutrition therapy. In
addition, a level of comfort is added in knowing the site is from Nestle, an
industry leader and trusted source.
This resource is part of a broader site,
http://www.nestlenutritionstore.com. The site helps provide people who have a
variety of health challenges with nutritional products as well as the support
they need to achieve a higher quality of life.
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition, part of Nestle Nutrition, offers complete
nutritional solutions for people with specific illnesses, disease states or
the special challenges of different life stages. Nestle HealthCare Nutrition
was formed from the combination of Novartis Medical Nutrition, acquired by
Nestle in 2007, and the existing Nestle HealthCare Nutrition business. The
company offers the most comprehensive range of nutritional support products in
the marketplace. Nestle Nutrition helps to enhance the quality of life by
supporting health and providing care for people with special nutrition needs
at every stage of life. Nestle Nutrition is built around four core businesses:
Infant Nutrition, HealthCare Nutrition, Performance Nutrition and Weight
Management. For more information about Nestle Nutrition, please consult:
http://www.nestlenutrition.com
SOURCE Nestle HealthCare Nutrition
