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RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF DINING CONSIDERATIONS
Clinical Nutrition/Wellness Inclusion Considerations for Special Dietary Needs
Capture of Non-Typical Meal Expenses (Guest/Employee Meals)
Analytic Reporting Capabilities
Technology Specific to Dietary Services for Staff Efficiencies Integrations or Interfaces from the Medical Record Incorporating Brand into Dining Regulatory Compliance Tools Menu Variety
Quality of Dining Services Food Cost Control
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As person-centered care moves to the forefront, facilities are creating menus that meet preferences for food, dining atmosphere, cultural beliefs, and individual dietary therapeutic needs. How can kitchen operators move to accommodate nutrition needs across the entire spectrum of care? Creating a facility menu that meets the nutritional recommendations for overall health can support this initiative.
US News and World Report named the Mediterranean Diet #1 for diabetes control in its 2018 rankings, and it tied with the ever-popular DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) for #1 in benefitting overall health. The inclusion of more therapeutic nutrition styles such as these drives the success of Senior Living organizations in maintaining the wellness of residents.
It is estimated by The Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that 67 percent of adults with Type 2 Diabetes, do not have their blood pressure under control and therefore require medication management therapy. By incorporating recommendations from the DASH Diet, senior living providers can not only improve health, but possibly reduce medication needs.
This concept also supports the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ idea that the quality of life and nutritional status of older adults in LTPAC settings can be enhanced by individualized nutrition approaches. By designing a facility-wide therapeutic menu that supports overall wellness, operators can be assured that they are taking steps forward to successfully meet the majority of residents’ individual needs.
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