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What’s New? It’s 2025 - so when will we see the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030? According to the USDA and Department of Health and Human Services, they will be unveiled by the end of the year. While you await the final Guidelines, you can sneak a peek at its…Read More
The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that are located behind the abdomen on each side of the spine. Although they are small—roughly the size of a computer mouse—they are extremely vital to overall well-being. The…Read More
Did you know that there are roughly 1.7 million1 new cases of cancer each year just in the United States alone? The positive news is that many of these cases are preventable, and that’s why…Read More
February is National Cancer Prevention Month. According to the American Association For Cancer Research (AACR) “Research has shown that more than 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed and nearly half of all deaths from cancer…Read More
Even though cancer research has increased tremendously over the past few years, the disease is still very common—it’s the second leading cause of death in the United States (U.S.). According to recent studies, around 39.5%…Read More
If you ask any clinical dietitian what the most challenging subject is for patients to understand and adopt, a common answer is “renal disease.” Most registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN) working in acute or post-acute care…Read More
Nutrition professionals play a crucial role in identifying and treating malnutrition, and it’s a condition that must be treated early and comprehensively. However, it’s also a condition that can easily go unnoticed until the effects…Read More
October is the time to rally women across the nation and raise awareness of breast cancer prevention. As a nutrition professional, you are undoubtedly already teaching people the importance of diet in disease prevention and…Read More
While COVID-19 continues to affect daily life for Americans, and citizens worldwide, one population has felt the impact significantly: older adults living in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Many cases of COVID-19 have occurred…Read More
Keeping abreast of the latest guidelines for diabetes treatment can be daunting. Fortunately, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) makes it more manageable by publishing the Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes (Standards) in the Diabetes…Read More
The time is here! May 1, 2019, is the official launch date for IDDSI implementation in the U.S. Implementation for your facility will take time, and that’s okay! Our hope is that by sharing resources…Read More
Whether you’re directly consulting with patients at risk for pressure injuries or advising a client on proper prevention and treatment methods, taking the time to learn more about the link between pressure injuries and nutrition…Read More
This month is National Culinary Month, which sparked our creativity and got us thinking about how we can embrace the culinary arts in the prime of summer. Between learning how to grow your own fruits…Read More
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