Description
Excellent resource for professionals who work with patients who might need puree, soft, and easy to chew foods for a few days or weeks or a lifetime. This book has interesting discussion about how to avoid chewing and swallowing problems, plus preparation and serving suggestions to improve acceptance. The book includes 150 recipes.
Course Objectives
OBJECTIVES for SELF-STUDY COURSE
Upon successful completion of this self-study course, the users will be able to:
1. Discuss the physiology of how food and fluid play roles in regaining and maintaining adequate nutrition and health.
2. Identify ways to create food dishes that patients with jaw, swallowing, or dental issues can consume and enjoy.
3. Better assess the patients’ needs and determine appropriate nutrition therapy intervention for patients.
Learning Codes
- (2000) Science of food and nutrition
- (3000) Nutrition assessment & Diagnosis
- (5000) Medical Nutrition Therapy
- (8000) Food Service Systems and Culinary Arts
Recommended for...
- Registered Dietitians (RD)
- Dietetic Technicians Registered (DTR)
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Certified Dietary Managers (CDM)
Book Details
| Author | Sandra Woodruff, MS, RD and Leah Gilbert-Henderson, PhD |
|---|---|
| Year Published | 2010 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Publisher | Square One Publishers |
| ISBN | 978-0757002908 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Page Count | 309 |
About the Author
Sandra Woodruff, MS, RD, LD/N, is a best-selling author of numerous books on nutrition, cooking, and healthy eating. During her career, she has worked as the dietitian for a hospital-based wellness center, advised numerous medical groups and businesses, taught college nutrition courses, and served as president of the Florida Dietetic Association. She is currently in private practice, where she specializes in helping people improve their diets for the prevention and management of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other diet-related health problems.
