Article9 min read Apr 21, 2024Edge Express: A Balancing Act - Protecting Your Clients with Food Safety and Professional EthicsTHE FOOD SYSTEM IS COMPLEX; not only does it affect the well-being of people’s lives, but also the organization itself. It encompasses the entire food chain—from operation management and personnel, to food production and consumption. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article9 min read Feb 21, 2024Edge Express: Menu Makeovers Using Healthy People 2030Healthy People 2030 is an initiative by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that includes 359 measurable, evidence-based health objectives for Americans (Healthy People 2030, 2023). Understanding the history and purpose of the Healthy People initiative can set the stage for the policy and programs you manage to keep your clients healthy. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article8 min read Dec 14, 2023Edge Express: Team-Based Nutrition Screening, Assessment & System Management for Successful OutcomesHealthcare facilities with effective nutritional programs and positive outcomes integrate practice around basic principles. This article highlights two principles to help healthcare facilities improve nutritional care and services for successful outcomes. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article8 min read Oct 20, 2023Edge Express: Prioritizing Food Safety in Schools: An Essential ApproachIn the next few sections, we will explore the various aspects of food safety in schools—from the importance of proper handling to the role of regulations and the responsibility of stakeholders. Children are particularly vulnerable to foodborne pathogens, and an outbreak can have severe consequences. Ensuring food safety in schools is not merely a matter of providing healthy meals; it is about safeguarding the health of students and preventing foodborne illnesses. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article9 min read Aug 21, 2023Edge Express: 5 Behavioral Biases That Can Hinder Effective ManagementBEHAVIORAL BIASES ARE SUBCONSCIOUS BELIEFS that affect your decision-making abilities. While often discussed in the context of investments, these biases can also impact management abilities – from hiring to menu decisions to leadership skills (and everything in-between). By understanding and acknowledging these biases, you can actively overcome them, leading to better decisions as a CDM, CFPP. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article7 min read Jun 21, 2023Edge Express: Thinking Outside the Standard Menu LineupI SMILED FROM EAR TO EAR as I read the May 4th menu at the hospital cafeteria. I ordered the General Hux Tauntaun bowl and somehow it tasted even better than the normal General Tso Bowl that I typically order (although it was the exact same menu item). I’m not even a Star Wars fanatic and this meal made my day! I was impressed by the efforts of the cafeteria team embracing this popular “holiday” with menu branding based on the blockbuster movies. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article8 min read May 5, 2023Edge Express: The Global Malnutrition Composite Score: GMCS and the Malnutrition Quality ImprovementMALNUTRITION CONTINUES TO BE A CRITICAL PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH EQUITY ISSUE with malnutrition and its risk affecting 20-50 percent of hospitalized patients. Social risk factors and existing chronic conditions increase malnutrition risk, overly burdening vulnerable populations. READ MORE ADD TO CART
Article7 min read Apr 25, 2023Edge Express: Say What You Mean - Proper Cooking TerminologyThis Culinary Connection CE article appeared in the 2023 February issue of Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Express. To view a PDF of this article cli READ MORE ADD TO CART