A site for practical nutrition information for student dietitians, DTRs, and RDNs, featuring guest blogs from students or RDNs who would like to gain writing experience.
By Jessie Carpenter, MA, MS, RD, LD, Owner of Nutrition Prescription LLC Nutritional drinks or supplements, like Ensure and Boost, have become popular for individuals who require additional nutrients or have difficulty meeting their calorie and protein needs through regular food intake alone. This article will guide you through a dietitian's lens of the uses, … Continue reading How to Choose a Nutrition Supplement
I am happy to report that I have updated my practical guide for student dietitians. Here is a short preview: Abstract: Working in long-term care for over thirty years has been rewarding and challenging. I'm amazed at how many things have changed since I began. For example, when I started, there were no clear … Continue reading ACE YOUR LTC ROTATION WITH THIS PRACTICAL GUIDE
Diet and Mortality The consumption of red and processed meat is linked to an increased mortality risk, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and colon cancer. (1) Vegetarian diets have been shown to positively affect blood lipid profiles while providing a reduced risk of contracting diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and cancer. (2) So, it is … Continue reading Simple Tips to Eat Healthy in 2023
For a Patient with Co-morbidities Initial Information: Mr. Lee is a 79-year-old nursing home resident with CHF, CKD (stage 3), and DM. He also has a pressure injury on his coccyx. There are several things to consider when calculating his nutrition needs. The first is, what are Mr. Lee’s goals for nutrition, and how does … Continue reading Creating a Nutrition Diagnosis Statement
One key responsibility for RDNs in a clinical setting is to assess an individual who has had unintended weight loss. Developing a nutrition plan of care is specialized and is not “one size fits all.” Starting with a clean slate, individualizing each unintended weight loss assessment is essential. Also, utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) … Continue reading Evaluating Unintended Weight Loss and Creating a Nutrition Diagnosis Statement
It’s a good idea to connect with a Registered Dietitian if you are a student in the field of dietetics. That way, you have an idea of the daily job duties. There are many ways to do this. I have mentored students of friends and those who randomly called a facility where I have worked. … Continue reading Networking: Ways to Connect with RDNs
Chances are, you probably know someone in a nursing home or a rehabilitation center. But you likely don’t know how to navigate it so that they maintain optimal nutrition throughout the process. I have been a dietitian in a Long-term Care facility for over 30 years, and I know how difficult the transition can be … Continue reading Tips for Promoting Optimal Nutrition During the Transition to a Long-term Care Facility
By Crystal Fossmeyer MA, RD, CD Food is such an essential part of our everyday lives from day one. If you think about it, food is likely the most nurturing gift to offer someone sick or going through a tough time. The society we live in emphasizes food and hydration for almost every event in … Continue reading Nutrition and End-of-Life
I recently took the item writer class the CDR offered in 2022. Kate from PSI services gave the presentation. I thought it would be a good idea to share some of my notes so that you can avoid some common mistakes if you are creating questions to hand off to the item writer. Example Question: … Continue reading Item Writer Training
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