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8 Essential Nutrition Guidelines for Hospitalized Patients 

Culinary Services Group

Typically, the first answer that comes to mind isn’t the food. Nutrition, especially high-quality dietary care, is often seconded to other, seemingly more pressing patient care matters. However, doing this has caused a significant gap in nutrition for patients.

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The Healing Power of Food as Medicine in Behavioral Health

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Behavioral health and nutritional care are interrelated, so planning for both is essential to providing holistic services to residents. Structural Changes – Long-term poor nutrition alters brain structure, impacting signal transmission efficiency.

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Building Healthier Futures by Utilizing Registered Dietitians in Healthcare Facilities

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During this year’s National Nutrition Month, we’re going beyond encouraging you to eat healthier. From sustainability to person-centered dining, RDs are equipped with the knowledge and training specific to help you navigate the complexities of nutrition and dietary needs. But a lot of the time, that’s easier said than done – right?

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Preserving Dignity in Senior Living with Culinary Choice

Culinary Services Group

Our nutrition experts spend a lot of time working with your staff and residents to find a food service plan that addresses your community’s specific needs. At Culinary Services Group, we want to help you achieve this by using our meal plans and dining services to provide innovative food service management approaches.

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How to Stay Survey-Ready by Mastering Culinary Compliance Standards

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Brush up on your F-Tag knowledge with this overview of some of the most common food and nutrition tags and how Culinary Services Group can help you avoid them. F-812 – Procuring, Storing, Serving, Prepping, and Sanitizing Let’s get started by looking at the fundamentals of food safety.

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The Rise of Protein-Rich Meals in Dining Halls

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The nutrition priorities of college students include: 1. Physical and Mental Wellbeing When it comes to nutrition, Gen Zers prioritize bolstering their physical and mental health. Leave this field empty if you're human: The post The Rise of Protein-Rich Meals in Dining Halls appeared first on Fresh Ideas Food Service Management.

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Focusing on Person-Centered Dining in Long-Term Care

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Dining is central to the aging experience because it serves as a cornerstone for social interaction, nutrition, and sensory enjoyment. If the answer to any of those questions is no, it’s a sign that it may be time to find a community that offers more resident-friendly decisions as part of its food service management program.