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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 absorption works, which organs are affected by diseases, and foods and diets that are necessary to treat those diseases. Let’s do a deep dive into the top diseases and how they affect the digestive system, and hopefully have a little fun while we travel through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. 

MOVE OVER, MILLENNIALS. There’s a new generation entering the workforce, and that’s Gen Z. Every new generation brings fresh challenges in attracting and managing employees, but you can implement forward-thinking strategies to position yourself for success with your Gen Z staff.

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 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.

As a certified dietary manager, certified food protection professional you are a coach building a team-like atmosphere.

In 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.

Before you set this article aside because you think the information doesn’t apply to your current position of employment, I have some news to share. We all are at risk for metabolic syndrome! Whether you work in schools, corrections, long-term care, acute care, or in a completely unrelated field, there should be at least a few tidbits of information that are helpful in practice or your personal life in this article.

This article presents general background information with some specific food and nutrition-related areas included in Immediate Jeopardy determination. Examples of specific IJ food and nutrition citations are provided.

This webinar was recorded live on August 16, 2023.  Foodborne illness is a common and expensive public heal

CASEY SMILED AS HE READ THROUGH the animated comments on the forms. The tasting panel comments included: “Yuck—I would never drink this,” “It’s like heaven in a cup,” and “Absolutely delicious. I would drink this every day if I could.” 

ARTHRITIS IS A COMMON CHRONIC CONDITION that affects millions of people worldwide. But is there a secret to quelling its relentless grip? While no one food or diet cures arthritis, there are some nutrition interventions that may help alleviate symptoms, improve functioning, and support overall health.

IN THE EVENT OF NATURAL OR MAN-MADE DISASTERS, it is crucial for foodservice operations to respond in a well-organized and efficient manner, maintain safety for both employees and customers, and continue to provide essential services. 

Congratulations, Colleen Zenk, CDM, CFPP! Colleen Zenk, CDM, CFPP has touched nearly every area of ANFP and CBDM. She is known as a servant leader

Congratulations, Amarilys Saluk, CDM, CFPP! Amarilys Saluk, CDM, CFPP, was born in Puerto Rico to a very young single mother. She grew up watching

Congratulations, Kristine Smith, RD! Kristine Smith is a registered dietitian and Senior Director of Nutrition Services at Neighborhood House Assoc

I 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. 

This article addresses the idea of a “cure” vs “remission” for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Nutrition professionals must be able to grasp goals of “remission” and provide updated best practice recommendations in food and nutrition for positive outcomes.

AS YOU ARE SITTING DOWN TO READ THIS ARTICLE, do you have your favorite beverage in hand? If not, please go grab one, or at least bring your favorite beverage to mind. Now that you have your beverage in hand or mind, take a moment to think about why it is your personal favorite.

MALNUTRITION 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.

This Culinary Connection CE article appeared in the 2023 February issue of Nutrition & Foodservice Edge Express. To view a PDF of this article cli

ON DECEMBER 28, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the latest edition of the Food Code, which provides safety standards to mitigate the risk of foodborne illness. The code is a model that has been implemented at many state, local, and organizational levels to help regulate foodservice settings like schools, long-term care facilities, and hospitals.

Training and developing teams consists of initial onboarding, on-the-job training, in-service/classroom education and continuous education, and follow-up.

Food service can be chaotic and stressful at times— but creating a positive work environment can lead to a happier, more productive team.

Nutrition care plans are a vital part of the overall care plan for a resident or patient, and should function as a living document for members of the healthcare team to deliver person-centered “best practice” care.