The nutritional status of people with an alcohol or drug addiction is often poor (1). Consequently, many people who seek substance abuse treatment are malnourished. …
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Protein is one of the three macronutrients that provides calories, the other two being fat and carbohydrates. The main function of protein is to build, …
There are two major forms of vitamin D — vitamin D2 and vitamin D3. While both forms can help you meet your vitamin D needs, …
Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is an evidenced-based approach for providing nutrition care aimed at preventing or treating medical conditions and their symptoms. These services are …
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Since 1989, federal regulations have required that diets, including therapeutic diets, be prescribed by the attending physician in long-term care. In 2016, however, the Centers …
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A pressure ulcers or injury — also known as a bedsore or decubitus ulcer — is an area of localized damage to the skin, underlying …
Care area assessments (CAAs) — several of which are nutrition-related — reflect potential areas of concern for nursing home residents. However, many registered dietitians and …
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Quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) is federal regulation for nursing homes participating in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. It’s a program that focuses on …
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With Americans living longer than ever before, the growth in the number of older adults continues to climb. At the same time, food insecurity, physical …
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) transitioned to a new payment rule for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) called the patient driven payment model …
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