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Nutrition and foodservice professionals often assist clients as they transition from one health status to the next. For examp...
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Edge Express: It's a Gut Feeling - An Overview of Gut Health

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Edge: The Power of Protein: Benefits and Menu Considerations

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PROTEIN IS A POWERHOUSE NUTRIENT for any population, but especially for older adults and school-age children. Understanding t...
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Edge Express: Enjoy Flavorful Foods While Reducing Dietary Sodium

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To assist healthcare providers in offering evidence-based guidance, this article presents an overview of sodium and its impac...
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Edge: Exploring Gluten-Free Low-Carb Diets for Improved Health

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This article explores the use of this dietary trend along with current evidence-based information on health outcomes....
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Edge: Using Culinary to Increase Your Revenue Stream

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Your culinary offerings have the potential to increase revenue to help the bottom line in your department. If you are looking...
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Edge: Supercharge Your Menu with Functional Foods

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WHETHER YOU’RE WORKING IN LONG-TERM CARE, school food service, or a hospital kitchen, boosting the nutritional quality...
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Edge: Deep Dive - Diseases of the Digestive System

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In whatever area of nutrition and food service you work, you must have a good understanding of our digestive system: how abso...
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Edge Express: A Balancing Act - Protecting Your Clients with Food Safety an... Edge Express: A Balancing Act - Protecting Your Clients with Food Safety and Professional Ethics

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THE FOOD SYSTEM IS COMPLEX; not only does it affect the well-being of people’s lives, but also the organization itself....
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Edge Express: Menu Makeovers Using Healthy People 2030

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Healthy People 2030 is an initiative by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that includes 359 measurable,...
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Edge: The Brain Science Behind Comfort Foods

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Food can bring strong emotions and pleasure. How can we mimic these pleasant experiences for our clients? Can simply discussi...
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Edge Express: Team-Based Nutrition Screening, Assessment & System Managemen... Edge Express: Team-Based Nutrition Screening, Assessment & System Management for Successful Outcomes

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Healthcare facilities with effective nutritional programs and positive outcomes integrate practice around basic principles. T...
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Edge: Honoring Individuals While Creating a Cohesive Team

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As a certified dietary manager, certified food protection professional you are a coach building a team-like atmosphere....
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Edge Express: Prioritizing Food Safety in Schools: An Essential Approach

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In the next few sections, we will explore the various aspects of food safety in schools—from the importance of proper h...