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 diabetic diet is a type of therapeutic diet that may be prescribed to an older adult upon admission to a long-term care facility or …
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May 1st, 2019 marked the official launch date for the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) in the United States. IDDSI is a global standardized …
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to kidney damage that occurs slowly over many years. Diabetes and high blood pressure are two of the largest risk …
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A specific diet is prescribed to every resident or patient upon admission to a skilled nursing facility or hospital. Therapeutic diets are prescribed to manage …
Liver cirrhosis is a serious disease. It occurs when healthy liver cells are damaged and replaced by scar tissue, usually as a result of alcohol …
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when your stomach contents reflux into your esophagus. It’s a common disease that can cause symptoms such as heartburn and …
Gastroparesis, also called delayed gastric emptying, is a condition that slows or stops the movement of food from your stomach to your small intestine. Diabetes …
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Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. It’s characterized by abdominal pain that often radiates from the back, vomiting, nausea and malabsorption. Diet plays an …
Diverticulitis is a common condition where pouches in the large intestine become inflamed. It’s characterized by severe abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, vomiting or a change …