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.
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.
9 Factors Affecting Nutrition in Older Adults
This article explores the medical, social, and physiological factors affecting nutrition in older adults.
5 Benefits of Liberalized Diets in Older Adults
This article explains five benefits of liberalized diets in older adults.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MDS Section K: A Beginner’s Guide for Dietitians
This article serves as a beginner’s guide for dietitians and dietary managers on the components of MDS Section K.
Are Dietary Supplements Regulated by the FDA?
This article explains how the FDA regulates dietary supplements and why they’re not regulated like medications.
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