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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
6 Natural Sleep Aids for the Elderly
Here are 6 natural sleep aids for the elderly to try for better sleep.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
11 Common Medications That Can Cause Weight Gain
This article lists 11 common medications that can cause weight gain.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
Does Medicare Cover Nutrition Counseling?
This article discusses the importance of nutrition for health and whether Medicare covers nutrition counseling.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
Does Medicare Cover Ensure?
This article explains what Ensure is, why it’s recommended, and if Medicare covers Ensure or other nutrition supplements.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
6 Common Nutrient Deficiencies in the Elderly
This article highlights six common nutrient deficiencies in the elderly and how to prevent them.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
6 High-Protein Foods for Health
This article lists the six best high-protein foods for your health.
Emily Hofer, MS, RD, LN
Vitamin D2 vs D3: What’s the Difference?
This article explains the differences between vitamin D2 and D3, and which form is the best.
Emily Hofer, MS, RD, LN
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
7 Meal Programs for Seniors to Know
This article lists seven meal programs for seniors, explaining their benefits and how they differ.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
9 Factors Affecting Nutrition in Older Adults
This article explores the medical, social, and physiological factors affecting nutrition in older adults.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
5 Benefits of Liberalized Diets in Older Adults
This article explains five benefits of liberalized diets in older adults.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
Are Dietary Supplements Regulated by the FDA?
This article explains how the FDA regulates dietary supplements and why they're not regulated like medications.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
Organic vs. Conventional Food: Which Is Healthier?
This article explains the difference between organic and conventional foods and whether organic foods are healthier.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
6 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Should Start Eating
This article lists the six best anti-inflammatory foods.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
What Are the Responsibilities of the Long-Term Care Dietitian?
This article lists five of the most important long-term care dietitian responsibilities.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
5 of the Best Vitamin D Foods You Can Eat
Here are five of the best vitamin D foods to include in your diet.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
Dietitian vs. Nutritionist: What’s the Difference?
This article explains the key differences between a dietitian and nutritionist.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
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.
Gavin Van De Walle, MS, RD
