Millions of diabetes patients overlook Medicare’s nutrition benefits
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 11, 2019
Millions of people with diabetes or kidney disease are eligible for nutrition counseling, but few make use of it, according to a new report by KHN.
Low levels of vitamins and antioxidants linked to frailty in adults over age 50
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 22, 2019
Results of a large new study tie frailty to low vitamin and antioxidant levels, suggesting a possible route to early intervention.
Eating more meat and eggs lowers dementia risk in men
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 06, 2019
Men whose diet contained more choline had a 28% lower risk of dementia than those with a low intake of the nutrient, Finnish investigators have found.
Critical steps to ensure adequate nutrition in the elderly cancer resident
By
Jessica A. Iannotta, MS, RD, CSO, CDN and Susan Bratton
Jun 06, 2018
Elderly patients face many challenges during their cancer care, and one of the biggest is maintaining good nutritional status.
Feed the patient and starve the wound
By
John Hall
Nov 06, 2017
There’s new thinking around the role that good nutrition plays in healing ulcers
Malnourishment: Your issue and mine
By
Martie Moore
Apr 26, 2017
I was amazed how I lost 10 pounds while being in the hospital. I made a joke with a friend of mine who is a dietician about the “hospital diet.” She became very serious and stated, “You...
FDA nutrition guide released
Sep 13, 2016
ESHA Research has published a new guide for understanding the FDA’s changes the Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts labels called “Cutting Through Labeling Confusion | New FDA Nutrition Facts...
Nestlé Health Science launches ENactTM
Aug 12, 2015
Nestlé Health Science has created a web-based, integrated enteral nutrition program called ENactTM, which is aimed to improve quality.
Nutrition plays important role for dementia residents
By
Jessica Shyu M.S., R.D.
Jun 10, 2015
Senior living communities now have world-class dining options and produce engaging activities for residents of all ages.
Non-drug interventions reduce delirium: study
By
John Hall
Feb 03, 2015
Providers could reduce rates of delirium and its attendant injuries from falls and save the healthcare system $10 billion a year if they practiced better interventions, according to a new study.