The minimum data set (MDS) is a federally mandated assessment of all residents in Medicare or Medicare certified long-term health care facilities. It provides a comprehensive...
More than two-thirds of all Americans take a dietary supplement on a regular basis (x). But speculations and questions surrounding dietary supplements are ongoing. Are they...
Inflammation is like a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s important for fighting off potentially harmful pathogens or initiating tissue repair after a scrape or cut....
As the healthcare system continues to shift from one based on sickness and disease to one focused on prevention and wellness, the demand for and value of registered dietitians...
You dedicated years of your life to studying the science of how food and nutrition affects human health. You learned some important things like how to manage a variety of...
Malnutrition is a condition that occurs when there is an imbalance between what a person eats and the nutrients they need to maintain good health. It’s associated with a...
Many physiological changes occur as a natural consequence of aging. Kidney and heart function decline, fat mass increases while muscle mass decreases, and the body becomes...
Long-term care is a variety of services that supports the basic activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and eating. The goal of long-term care is to maximize...
Food provides the nutrition you need to grow, develop and sustain life. When you’re healthy, you can eat food through the mouth, which is then chewed, swallowed and...