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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. 

Training and development in the food and restaurant industry must be viewed in terms of a more profound concept known as workforce development. That is the only sustainable solution to the growing demand-supply gap in the industry.

The following tips serve as a reminder that—just like the weather—food safety demands continuous adjustments to ensure a delicious experience rather than stomach-churning illnesses.

Healthy 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.

Food can bring strong emotions and pleasure. How can we mimic these pleasant experiences for our clients? Can simply discussing comfort foods with clients provide a meaningful experience and be a part of our nutrition services and therapy? You may also be curious about the brain science surrounding this phenomenon. First, I invite you to ponder the question, What is one food or beverage that creates positive emotions for you?

AS A FOODSERVICE MANAGER, you’ll likely need to plan group trainings on topics like allergy awareness and nutrition guidelines. These workshops enhance knowledge and skills of employees (Grappasonni et al., 2018), positively impacting habits. Several studies have linked higher knowledge levels in nutrition, allergies, and food safety to better practices in the kitchen (Bean et al., 2019, Jianu & Goleţ, 2019, Young & Thaivalappil, 2018).

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.

IT’S NO SECRET THAT STAFFING is one of the biggest challenges facing foodservice managers. From recruitment to retention, it can be difficult to find and keep good employees at your facility. By using strategic methods, though, you can navigate the turbulent waters of labor challenges and sail your way to better staffing.

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

A food safety management system is more than just a set of policies, procedures, and processes. It is a culture of continual improvement and a commitment to putting food safety first.

In this session, Dr. Polizzi reviews the known hazards that exist for people leaders, shares the business impact of not addressing these risks, and shares established tactics that can be applied immediately to help managers and their teams flourish.

Everyone in a leadership is facing a myriad of challenges daily. The key to not getting bogged down in the daily minutia is to move forward by creating a clear vision of where you want to take the organization. This involves planning, but most importantly, it means that you as the director must realize your value and the value of your team and have the ability to articulate that value to others and finding ways to rekindle the passion for your work.

Nutrition plays an essential role in meeting the complex physiological demands of wound healing. As a CDM, CFPP, you’re entrusted with nourishing patients through the food you provide, and thus can play a vital role on the treatment team.

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.

BEHAVIORAL 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.

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.” 

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, Sang Hyun Park, CDM, CFPP! Sang Hyun Park, CDM, CFPP began a different foodservice career path in 2018 as the Food Category Manage

Congratulations, Helene Bertazzo, CDM, CFPP! Helene Bertazzo, CDM, CFPP, works for Unidine as the Director of Dining Services at Teresian House in

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.

Here are five things to think about when deciding if that golden piece of equipment or technology is something that is feasible for your operation.