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Edge Express: Hidden Hunger in the Elderly: A Focus on Micronutrients

Many specific micronutrients are commonly deficient in the elderly. Food-based strategies can improve intakes, and working together as a team to address deficiencies can help with early interventions.

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6 min read

Sep 29, 2025

Edge: Fuel Your Filter: Nutrition Therapy for Liver Healthy

The prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has risen to over 30 percent of the population. NAFLD can be linked to poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle. There are no medications to treat NAFLD, and in addition to exercise, nutrition therapy can help to treat and, in some cases, possibly reverse the condition.

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3 min read

Jul 15, 2025

Edge: Summertime Drinks to Prevent Dehydration in Older Adults

CDM, CFPPs in long-term care facilities can play a vital role in preventing dehydration. Finding ways to incorporate more fluids in a fun and exciting way can break the monotony and bring a sense of joy to the community.

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6 min read

Feb 3, 2025

Edge: Training Staff w/ Nutrition in Mind: Bridging the Gap Between Foodservice & Clinical Nutrition

The education of staff is essential to increase their understanding of how foodservice department goals relate to nutrition therapy goals. It is not enough to train staff in sanitation practices and tray assembly; we must help them to understand nutritional goals and how they play an integral role in the care of residents.

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8 min read

Aug 26, 2024

Edge Express: It's a Gut Feeling - An Overview of Gut Health

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY THE GUT IS SO IMPORTANT TO HEALTH? The trillions of microorganisms that live there play interactive roles in our health, from healthy digestion to mental well-being. The gut microbiome is the environment within the digestive system where bacteria live. It is a diverse environment of good and bad bacteria that are constantly working for or against us.