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How to Choose a Nutrition Supplement

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

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ACE YOUR LTC ROTATION WITH THIS PRACTICAL GUIDE

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

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Simple Tips to Eat Healthy in 2023

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

Creating a Nutrition Diagnosis Statement

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

Evaluating Unintended Weight Loss and 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 

Networking: Ways to Connect with RDNs

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

Tips for Promoting Optimal Nutrition During the Transition to a Long-term Care Facility

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