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Supporting treatment with foods

The Suzuken Group company Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd. (SKK) researches and develops several categories of products, including high protein and concentrated liquid foods containing necessary nutrients and calories, and appropriate for use in medical institutions and for elderly patients. Suzuken offers products categorized by clinical condition, based on the scientific evidence that guides nutrition management at medical institutions and care facilities. In this way it responds to the nutritional needs of all patients, from those in hospital beds to those recuperating at home.

Facilitating nutrition management at medical institutions and care facilities

The importance of the Nutrition Support Team (NST) at medical institutions and care facilities is growing in line with the realization that nutrition management is fundamental to all treatment. SKK supplies products in a number of categories, such as concentrated liquid and high protein foods, helping to support the nutritional needs of the elderly and other care patients.

Supporting nutrition management with various types of products

SKK offers a range of products for nutrition management appropriate for patients at medical institutions and the elderly.

・	Concentrated Liquid Foods
	These are liquid foods that provide nutritional supplements to elderly and other patients unable to eat solid food.
・	Optimum Consistency Foods and Drinks
	These foods and drinks are easy-to-swallow nutritional supplements for elderly and other people who cannot chew well, or who choke on tea or other liquids.。
・	Nutritional Supplement Foods
	A decline in the ability to eat and the resulting drop in food intake can result in protein deficiency, which can lead to weak immune systems and the bedsores often seen in patients who are bedridden. These foods provide proteins, trace elements and other essential nutrients for patients at risk of these conditions.
・	Optimum Protein-content Foods
	The protein, minerals, and other nutrients in these foods can be adjusted for patients with dietary restrictions.
・	Foods to Prevent Lifestyle-related Disorders
	These foods provide supplements of fiber and other elements lacking in modern diets, and help to prevent lifestyle-related disorders.