4.2.1 Diet

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4 boxes of healthy green vegetables including bitter melon, mangetout, lettuce and lemongrass

Healthy eating is good for everyone, and a balanced nutritional intake promotes a healthy weight too. Parkinson’s can affect nutritional status for several reasons and people with the condition may be underweight which is itself a risk factor for fracture. Signpost patients to sources of information such as Parkinson’s UK Diet and Parkinson’s information [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] and ROS Nutrition for bones and consider referral to a dietician where needed.