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high calorie foods for weight gain
Weight Gain
May 7, 2022

The 9 Best High-Calorie Foods for Weight Gain

This article lists the 9 best high-calorie foods for weight gain to add to your diet today.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
vitamins to gain weight
Supplements
Weight Gain
April 5, 2022

Can You Take Vitamins to Gain Weight?

This article explains whether you can take vitamins to gain weight and provides alternative weight gain strategies and tips.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
melatonin side effects in the elderly
Older adult nutrition
Supplements
March 28, 2022

3 Potential Melatonin Side Effects in the Elderly to Know

This article lists three potential melatonin side effects in the elderly and explains how to prevent them.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
best appetite stimulant for weight gain
Older adult nutrition
Weight Gain
March 26, 2022

What’s the Best Appetite Stimulant for Weight Gain?

This article explains everything you need to know about appetite stimulants and whether there is a best appetite stimulant for weight gain.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
soft foods to eat
Diets
Older adult nutrition
March 5, 2022

The Best Soft Foods to Eat When Chewing Hurts

This article provides a list of soft foods to eat when chewing hurts as well as a soft foods diet sample menu.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
high fiber cereals
Nutrition
February 17, 2022

The 5 Best High-Fiber Cereals, According to a Dietitian

Here are the 6 best high-fiber cereals that contain at least 5 grams of fiber per serving to reach for the next time you're at the grocery store.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
high-calorie bars for weight gain
Weight Gain
February 16, 2022

The 5 Best High-Calorie Bars for Weight Gain, Plus 2 Homemade Options

This article lists the 5 best high-calorie bars for weight gain that provide at least 300 calories and 20 grams of protein, plus 2 homemade high-calorie bars to try.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
nutrition focused physical exam in long-term care
Long-term care
February 9, 2022

The Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam in Long-Term Care

This article explains how to conduct the nutrition-focused physical exam (NFPE) in long-term care with an emphasis on the older adult.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
high calorie snacks for weight gain
Weight Gain
February 5, 2022

The 12 Best High-Calorie Snacks for Weight Gain

Here are 11 high-calorie snacks that contain at least 300 calories and around 10 grams of protein to help you gain weight.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
sleep aids for elderly
Supplements
November 29, 2021

6 Natural Sleep Aids for the Elderly

Here are 6 natural sleep aids for the elderly to try for better sleep.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
weight gain protein shakes
Weight Gain
October 26, 2021

The 5 Best Healthy Weight Gain Protein Shakes and Smoothies

Here are the 5 best weight gain protein shakes and smoothies that contain at least 20 grams of protein and 500 calories.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
pureed foods
Older adult nutrition
September 30, 2021

Pureed Foods for Older Adults: Recipes, Food List, and More

This article is your definitive guide for everything you need to know about pureed foods for older adults, including what foods you can puree, how to make pureed foods, and much more.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
best shake for gaining weight
Weight Gain
August 22, 2021

The Best Shake for Gaining Weight Quickly and Healthily

This article provides the recipe for the best shake for gaining weight and how you can individualize it to fit your needs and preferences.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
medications that can cause weight gain
Weight Gain
July 31, 2021

11 Common Medications That Can Cause Weight Gain

This article lists 11 common medications that can cause weight gain.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
weight loss in long-term care
Long-term care
July 2, 2021

How to Identify and Stop Weight Loss in Long-Term Care

This article highlights the causes of unplanned weight loss in long-term care and how you can treat and prevent it.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
does medicare cover nutrition counseling
Medicare
March 6, 2021

Does Medicare Cover Nutrition Counseling?

This article discusses the importance of nutrition for health and whether Medicare covers nutrition counseling.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
long-term care menus
Long-term care
January 16, 2021

Long-Term Care Menus: Nutrition Guidelines, Regulations, and More

This article provides an overview of the nutrition guidelines and regulations that long-term care menus must meet.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
decrease food costs
Long-term care
December 15, 2020

10 Tips to Decrease Food Costs at Your Health Care Facility

Here are 10 practical ways to decrease food costs at your nursing home, assisted living facility, hospital, or other health care facility.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
does medicare cover ensure
Medicare
October 9, 2020

Does Medicare Cover Ensure?

This article explains what Ensure is, why it’s recommended, and if Medicare covers Ensure or other nutrition supplements.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
nutrient deficiencies in the elderly
Older adult nutrition
August 21, 2020

6 Common Nutrient Deficiencies in the Elderly

This article highlights six common nutrient deficiencies in the elderly and how to prevent them.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
substance abuse treatment
Dietitians
May 18, 2020

Substance Abuse Treatment: The Role of the Dietitian

This article explains the role of the dietitian in substance abuse treatment and how they can improve the success of substance abuse recovery.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
protein foods
Nutrition
April 17, 2020

6 High-Protein Foods for Health

This article lists the six best high-protein foods for your health.
by Emily Hofer, MS, RD, LN
vitamin D2 vs D3
Nutrition
March 23, 2020

Vitamin D2 vs D3: What’s the Difference?

This article explains the differences between vitamin D2 and D3, and which form is the best.
by Emily Hofer, MS, RD, LN
medical nutrition therapy
Medicare
March 12, 2020

Medical Nutrition Therapy: A Free Benefit for Medicare Beneficiaries

This article explains what MNT is, the benefits it provides for preventing and managing disease as well as who is eligible to receive these benefits at no cost.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
Long-term care
February 13, 2020

Can Dietitians Write Diet Orders in Long-Term Care?

This article explains what dietitians need to know about writing diet orders in long-term care and offers tips to get your facility on board with the delegated order-writing rule.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
nutritional supplements for pressure injuries
Supplements
January 17, 2020

Nutritional Supplements for Pressure Injuries

This article examines whether single nutrients or nutritional supplements are effective for aiding pressure injury healing or preventing their formation.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
care area assessment
Long-term care
December 26, 2019

Nutrition-Related Care Area Assessments (CAAs): A Beginner’s Guide

This article provides an overview of nutrition-related CAAs, including what they are, what they mean, and how to use them to improve the quality of care and quality of life of nursing home residents.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
QAPI
Long-term care
November 27, 2019

QAPI: What Dietitians and Dietary Managers Need to Know

This article explains everything dietitians and dietary managers need to know about QAPI, including what it is, why it's important, and how food- and nutrition-related services fit into the program.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
meal programs for elderly
Older adult nutrition
October 23, 2019

7 Meal Programs for Seniors to Know

This article lists seven meal programs for seniors, explaining their benefits and how they differ.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
patient driven payment model
Long-term care
October 4, 2019

Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM): What Dietitians Need to Know

This article explains what dietitians need to know about the patient-driven payment model changes and the opportunities it provides for reimbursement for nutrition and food-related services.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
nutrition care plans
Long-term care
August 31, 2019

How to Write Nutrition Care Plans for Long-Term Care

This article helps guide you through the process of writing individualized person-centered nutrition care plans for long-term care with examples.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
sliding scale insulin
Long-term care
July 20, 2019

Should Sliding Scale Insulin Be Used in Nursing Homes?

This article explains what sliding scale insulin is and whether it should be used to control diabetes in older adults living in long-term care.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
appetite stimulant
Older adult nutrition
June 7, 2019

Appetite Stimulant Drugs: Are They Safe or Effective In Older Adults?

This article discusses whether an appetite stimulant is safe and effective for increasing appetite in older adults, and explains how the health care team can work together to counter a declining appetite.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
diabetic diet
Long-term care
June 3, 2019

Diabetic Diet: Does It Have a Place in Nursing Homes?

This article explains the potential consequences of a diabetic diet for older adults living in long-term care and why a liberalized approach to diet offers greater benefits.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
fortified foods
Older adult nutrition
Weight Gain
May 18, 2019

Fortified Foods: High-Calorie, High-Protein Foods for Older Adults

Fortunately, fortifying foods to increase their calorie and protein content is a simple yet effective way to prevent or treat malnutrition in older adults.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
IDDSI
Long-term care
Older adult nutrition
May 1, 2019

International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI): A Beginner’s Guide

This article serves as a beginner's guide to the IDDSI framework with information on the IDDSI food and drink levels and testing methods.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
BMI ranges elderly
Long-term care
Older adult nutrition
April 24, 2019

Body Mass Index (BMI) Ranges for Older Adults

This article explains what BMI is and why current BMI ranges may not be appropriate for assessing disease risk or nutritional status in older adults.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
home health care
Dietitians
March 17, 2019

Home Health Care: The Role of the Dietitian

This article explains how individualized nutrition interventions from a registered dietitian can improve nutritional status and health outcomes in older adults receiving home health care.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
factors affecting nutrition
Older adult nutrition
March 10, 2019

9 Factors Affecting Nutrition in Older Adults

This article explores the medical, social, and physiological factors affecting nutrition in older adults.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
chronic kidney disease diet
Diets
March 3, 2019

Chronic Kidney Disease Diet: Foods to Eat, Foods to Limit

This article explains what CKD is, and provides a food list of what to eat and what to limit on a chronic kidney disease diet.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
liberalized diet
Older adult nutrition
February 24, 2019

5 Benefits of Liberalized Diets in Older Adults

This article explains five benefits of liberalized diets in older adults.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
net carbs
Nutrition
January 27, 2019

What Are Net Carbs and How Do You Calculate Them?

This article explains everything you need to know about net carbs, including how to calculate them and whether fiber of sugar alcohols have any calories.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
cirrhosis diet
Diets
January 20, 2019

Liver Cirrhosis Diet: Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid and Sample Menu

This article explains what liver cirrhosis is, which foods you should eat and which foods to avoid with the disease as well as a sample liver cirrhosis diet.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
GERD diet
Diets
January 13, 2019

GERD Diet: Food List, Sample Menu and Tips

This article explains what GERD is and its causes, which foods you should eat and avoid, as well as a sample menu for a GERD diet.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
gastroparesis diet
Diets
January 6, 2019

Gastroparesis Diet: Foods to Eat, Foods to Avoid, and Sample Diet

This article explains the causes of gastroparesis, how to manage your symptoms with nutrition and provides a sample meal plan of a gastroparesis diet.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
mini nutritional assessment
Long-term care
December 30, 2018

Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) for Older Adults

This article explains the components of the MNA and how you can use it to identify malnutrition or risk of malnutrition in older adults.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
nutrition-focused physical exam
Dietitians
December 17, 2018

Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam (NFPE): A Beginner’s Guide

This article serves as a beginner's guide on how to confidently conduct a thorough NFPE.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
pancreatitis diet
Diets
December 9, 2018

Pancreatitis Diet: Foods to Eat and Avoid

This article explains what pancreatitis is, what causes it, and which foods you should eat or avoid on a pancreatitis diet.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
refeeding syndrome
Dietitians
December 3, 2018

Refeeding Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

This article explains the causes, symptoms and risk factors of refeeding syndrome, as well as information on how it's typically treated.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
diverticulitis diet
Diets
November 18, 2018

Diverticulitis Diet: What to Eat, What to Avoid

This article explains what diverticulitis is, what causes it, and which foods you should eat or avoid on a diverticulitis diet.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
MDS Section K
Long-term care
October 20, 2018

MDS Section K: A Beginner’s Guide

This article serves as a beginner's guide for dietitians and dietary managers on the components of MDS Section K.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
are dietary supplements regulated
Supplements
October 14, 2018

Are Dietary Supplements Regulated by the FDA?

This article explains how the FDA regulates dietary supplements and why they're not regulated like medications.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
organic vs. conventional food
Nutrition
October 5, 2018

Organic vs. Conventional Food: Which Is Healthier?

This article explains the difference between organic and conventional foods and whether organic foods are healthier.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
anti-inflammatory foods
Nutrition
September 30, 2018

6 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Should Start Eating

This article lists the six best anti-inflammatory foods.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
dietitian salary
Dietitians
September 25, 2018

What Is the Average Registered Dietitian Salary?

This article tells you what the average registered dietitian salary is, how to become credentialed as a dietitian and the type of settings they work in.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
rd exam
Dietitians
September 17, 2018

What You Can Expect with the RD Exam

This article will discuss what the exam consists of, the types of questions you will be asked, as well as some tips to help you study pass the RD exam.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
malnutrition in older adults
Long-term care
Older adult nutrition
September 12, 2018

5 Risk Factors of Malnutrition in Older Adults

This article lists five risk factors of malnutrition in older adults and some ways to help treat and prevent malnutrition.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
vitamin b12 deficiency
Older adult nutrition
September 4, 2018

Vitamin B12 Deficiency In Older Adults: Causes, Treatment, and More

This article explains why older adults are at an increased risk of developing a vitamin B12 deficiency and how to treat a deficiency through food and supplements.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
long-term care dietitian responsibilities
Dietitians
Long-term care
July 22, 2018

What Are the Responsibilities of the Long-Term Care Dietitian?

This article lists five of the most important long-term care dietitian responsibilities.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
total parenteral nutrition
Dietitians
July 15, 2018

Parenteral Nutrition: Definition, Benefits, and Complications

This article explains everything you need to know about parenteral nutrition, including what it is, why it's needed, and its potential complications.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
pressure ulcers nutrition
Older adult nutrition
June 15, 2018

Nutrition Guidelines for Pressure Injuries: Protein, Calories, and More

This article provides an overview of the most recent nutrition guidelines for pressure ulcers so you can confidently address the nutritional needs of an individual with pressure injuries.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
vitamin D foods
Nutrition
June 7, 2018

5 of the Best Vitamin D Foods You Can Eat

Here are five of the best vitamin D foods to include in your diet.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
clear liquid diet
Diets
May 24, 2018

Clear Liquid Diet: What to Eat, What to Avoid, and Sample Menu

This article explains what a clear liquid diet is, why it's prescribed, and provides a list of the foods and drinks allowed in this diet.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
dehydration in the elderly
Older adult nutrition
May 16, 2018

Symptoms of Dehydration in the Elderly: Causes, Treatment, and More

This article highlights the signs and symptoms of dehydration in the elderly, and how you can prevent dehydration from occurring.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
PES Statement Examples
Dietitians
May 4, 2018

How to Write a PES Statement (Plus Examples)

This article gives you the tools you need to confidently write the perfect PES statement, every time.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
consultant dietitian benefits
Long-term care
March 18, 2018

6 Proven Ways a Consultant Dietitian Can Benefit Your Nursing Home

Here are six ways partnering with a consultant dietitian can benefit your facility and the residents you serve.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
vitamin d deficiency
Older adult nutrition
January 31, 2018

Vitamin D Deficiency: Why Older Adults Are at Risk

This article explains the importance of vitamin D for healthy aging and what dosage is best.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
how much protein do older adults need
Older adult nutrition
January 24, 2018

How Much Protein Do Older Adults Need?

This article explains the importance of protein for healthy aging and how much protein older adults needs to promote optimal health.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
dietitian vs. nutritionist
Dietitians
January 9, 2018

Dietitian vs. Nutritionist: What’s the Difference?

This article explains the key differences between a dietitian and nutritionist.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
what is a dietitian
Dietitians
January 1, 2018

What Is a Dietitian and What Do They Do?

This article explains how to become a dietitian, where they work, and how much they make, so you can determine whether becoming a dietitian is right for you.
by Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD

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