Content Tagged: "sodium"

To assist healthcare providers in offering evidence-based guidance, this article presents an overview of sodium and its impact on overall health. Sources of sodium in foods, interpreting sodium-related food labels, and suggestions for adding flavor are included. The end goal is to aid individuals in achieving a healthy intake of sodium, while enjoying food that tastes great.

WHETHER YOU’RE WORKING IN LONG-TERM CARE, school food service, or a hospital kitchen, boosting the nutritional quality of meals is a smart choice. One way to do so? Add more functional foods to the menu!

THE 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.

Healthcare facilities have sizable populations of patients and residents on special diets, making them a critical compo