Diet and dementia: what nurses need to know

B. Benelam

doi:10.12968/bjon.2026.0144

April 16, 2026British Journal of Nursing

Diet and dementia: what nurses need to know

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To examine the relationship between diet and dementia risk and provide practical nutritional guidance.
Review of current evidence on diet and dementia
Practical guidance for supporting individuals with dementia
Analysis of nutritional needs for dementia care
Identified dietary patterns that influence dementia risk
Provided specific dietary recommendations for individuals with dementia
Outlined strategies for nurses to support nutritional needs effectively

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The review highlights nutrition's role in dementia risk and guides nurses in dietary support.

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Bridget Benelam , Nutrition Science Communications Manager, British Nutrition Foundation, reviews the evidence on diet and dementia risk, and offers practical guidance on supporting the nutritional needs of people living with dementia

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