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27.09.11
Healthy Lifestyle
According to studies, omega-3 fatty acids, also known as polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), have numerous health benefits and help reduce risks of certain chronic diseases. Omega-3 fatty acids are also important in brain function, normal growth and development of fetus, according to some research. Although the body does not make them,…
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28.10.11
Healthy Lifestyle
Baby boomers are defined as those born in the U.S. between 1946 and 1965. In 2011, the first baby boomers started getting ready to retire. According to studies, one out of every four Americans is a boomer. Boomers have a high desire for youth and vitality and nutrition has a…
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05.04.11
General Nutrition
Many Americans purchase food from the grocery store without even looking at the food label. The label or Nutrition Facts label was first introduced in 1990. It is required on most packaged foods. The label has evolved through the years with the most recent addition of trans fat to the…
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05.02.09
Clinical Nutrition
Protein Intake and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in the Elderly Resident
Can there be too much protein?
It has long been recognized that adequate protein intake is needed throughout the life cycle and a necessary nutrient in tissue building and repair. For residents in…
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20.10.11
Holidays
It is fall and along with the falling leaves and cooler temperatures come some favorite seasonal foods. While apples are available all year, fall is the time of year to celebrate the apple season by going apple picking, making a pie or biting into a caramel apple. Pumpkins are the…
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04.02.11
General Nutrition
Many people have allergies or intolerances to food. Food intolerances are rarely life-threatening but food allergies can be. Food allergies are complex and can be outgrown or can develop later in life after eating a certain food safely for years. Scientists estimate that 11 million Americans suffer from true food…
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14.06.11
General Nutrition
Chances are pretty good that you know someone who is on a gluten-free diet. A gluten-free diet is prescribed for someone who has celiac disease. Celiac disease is a lifelong autoimmune condition affecting adults and children. If someone with celiac disease consumes foods containing gluten, the food will not be…
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20.10.11
Regulations
This is the time of year to finish up the harvesting of the garden. Long term care facilities often choose to have a garden on the campus for residents to enjoy the benefits of home grown foods. The question often arises, “Can nursing homes use the food harvested from their…
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15.04.12
Healthy Lifestyle
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946. On December 13, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA). This historic legislation marked the most comprehensive changes to school nutrition in…
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25.07.11
Healthy Lifestyle
Sandals, check. Sunscreen, check. String cheese, huh? Summertime means many families are taking those much anticipated vacations. Whether you are taking a “road trip” with your car, an airplane or train, healthy eating when traveling is important.First of all, plan how many hours you will actually be traveling. If you…
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