Dietitians - Nutrition Support Products

Nutrition Support Products

Nutrition support products designed for older adults

At the centre of the Eat Well Health model is a small range of ready-to-use nutrition support shakes designed by dietitians, for the nutritional needs of older adults living at home.

These products are nutrition shakes intended to complement — not replace — food-based strategies where intake is insufficient, appetite is reduced, or nutritional requirements are difficult to meet through diet alone.

Dietitians decide if and when these products are appropriate, based on individual client need and clinical judgement.

For eligible clients, these products can be accessed with 100% subsidy through the client’s Support at Home plan when supplied as part of a documented, dietitian-led nutrition service.

Clinical context

A food-first approach remains the foundation of nutrition care. However, in older adults living at home, dietitians frequently see situations where food alone is not sufficient.

Common contributing factors include:

  • reduced appetite or early satiety

  • fatigue, frailty or functional decline

  • difficulty preparing or consuming adequate meals

  • increased energy or protein requirements

In these situations, clinically appropriate oral nutrition support can play an important role in meeting nutritional requirements and supporting strength, function and independence.

Where clients are eligible under Support at Home, Eat Well Health removes cost as a barrier by enabling access to nutrition support with full subsidy.

Eat Well Health product range

Eat Well Health supplies a small, purpose-designed range of pharma-grade nutrition support products for older adults. Product selection is guided by clinical assessment and intended use.

Both products are eligible for 100% subsidy for eligible Support at Home clients when supplied as part of a dietitian-led clinical service.

Complete Nutrition – Pharma

Designed for clients who require broad nutritional support where overall intake is inadequate.

  • Contributes around one-third of daily vitamin and mineral requirements per serve

  • Approximately 25% more protein and 25% less sugar than Sustagen

  • Corn syrup–free and naturally sweetened

  • No artificial colours or flavours

  • Low sodium, suitable for older adults

Complete Nutrition is commonly used where:

  • overall energy and protein intake is inadequate

  • meals are missed or portion sizes are small

  • weight maintenance or gradual weight gain is required

  • a balanced, nutritionally complete option is clinically appropriate

For eligible Support at Home clients, Complete Nutrition can be supplied with 100% subsidy through their plan.

👉 View Complete Nutrition – detailed nutritional profile (PDF)

(link to product PDF)

 

Protein Plus for Seniors – Pharma

Designed for older adults with higher protein requirements, particularly where maintaining muscle mass and functional capacity is a priority.

  • 22 g protein per serve

  • Approximately 38% of daily protein needs for women aged 70+

  • Approximately 27% of daily protein needs for men aged 70+

  • Sugar free and naturally sweetened

  • No artificial colours or flavours

  • Low sodium

Protein Plus for Seniors is commonly used where:

  • protein intake is insufficient

  • there is concern regarding sarcopenia or muscle loss

  • strength, mobility or recovery are key goals

  • higher protein density is required without excessive volume

For eligible Support at Home clients, Protein Plus for Seniors can be supplied with 100% subsidy through their plan.

👉 View Protein Plus for Seniors – detailed nutritional profile (PDF)

(link to product PDF)

 

Clinical use and monitoring

Eat Well Health nutrition support products:

  • are used as part of a documented nutrition intervention

  • may be used short- or longer-term depending on clinical need

  • should be reviewed as part of ongoing nutrition care

Clinical decisions regarding product selection, duration of use and monitoring remain with the treating dietitian or GP.

Funding and eligibility

Eat Well Health nutrition support products are formulated to meet nutrition eligibility and audit expectations under the Support at Home guidelines when supplied as part of a documented, dietitian-led clinical service.

Where clients meet eligibility criteria, products are supplied with 100% subsidy through the client’s Support at Home plan, with no out-of-pocket cost to the client.

This funding alignment helps:

  • remove cost barriers

  • support long-term adherence

  • reduce drop-off after initial recommendation

Further detail is available on the Funding & Eligibility page.

What Eat Well Health manages

Eat Well Health manages:

  • supply and delivery of nutrition support products

  • documentation to support funded access

  • coordination with providers where required

  • ongoing supply where clinically appropriate

Dietitians are not required to source products, manage logistics or coordinate funding.

Final clinical note

Eat Well Health nutrition support products are designed to support dietitian-led care, improve adherence, and ensure eligible clients can access clinically appropriate nutrition support with full subsidy under Support at Home.