Dietitians On Demand

Stumped on how to complete Section K of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) for your long-term care residents? This section focuses on nutritional status, which is crucial for ensuring the well-being of long-term care residents. In this video, we break down each component of Section K to help you understand how to accurately complete this part of the assessment.

Listen to this podcast episode on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4blQyic You’ve heard of the brand, SimplyThick, LLC. Now, meet the inventor, founder, and president of SimplyThick, John Holahan. John is a larger-than-life personality who has dedicated his career to thickeners. He’s here to discuss IDDSI implementation challenges and how dietitians can help to overcome them. John also talks about his new dysphagia cookbook, TikTok fame, and how dietitians can really help those with swallowing difficulties.

Grab this new infographic on nutrition recommendations for GERD! Utilize this simple handout on dietary interventions for this common condition. This helpful guide is available in both English and Spanish and can help patients and clients manage their reflux: https://bit.ly/3xsmUdk

Many clinicians believe that malnutrition and obesity are mutually exclusive. However, researchers have identified sarcopenic obesity, which is the perfect storm of reduced lean muscle mass, increased fat stores, inflammation, and numerous metabolic complications. Share this graphic to spread the word - all patients with sarcopenia and malnutrition need nutrition intervention, regardless of body size.

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new medication to help treat food allergies. Find out what the medication is, how it works, and when you may see it prescribed.

Meet our June RD Rock Star: Taylor Cook, RD, LD ✨ "I became a dietitian because I love connecting with and helping people. The settings I work in can be overwhelming and emotional rollercoasters at times for patients. I like being that person that can ease their mind because I have vast medical knowledge and I also can spend more time with them to build rapport. I enjoy working for Dietitians On Demand because it allows me to meet new people and travel to new places. I also love the change of setting and pace from contract to contract. For anyone who is interested in travel consulting, I say go for it! A wise professor once told me “You can do anything for “x” amount of months.” It’s true. The amount of growth you obtain when you put yourself out there is priceless. You never know what you’re capable of until you try."

Discover the science behind one of the most exciting and controversial advancements in weight management: GLP-1 receptor agonist medications. In this video, we delve into how these medications aid in weight loss, their mechanism of action, and the potential benefits they offer. We also explore the possible risks and side effects to give you a comprehensive understanding of these treatments.

Listen to this podcast episode on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4e94TB7 Tune in to hear from dietitian, chef, and entrepreneur, Vahista Ussery, MS, MBA, RDN. Her career journey has taken a nontraditional path, and we’re here for it! Chef Vahista discusses her inspiration to co-found the culinary nutrition consulting and education company, To Taste. She also talks about her food philosophies, how she has gotten involved with nutrition in K-12 schools, and the importance of embracing flavors from all cultures.

Learn how to manage kidney stones with our free downloadable handout. Our infographic covers nutrition management, different types of stones, risk factors, and diet recommendations - all backed by science. A must-have resource for dietitians helping patients who are dealing with this painful condition.

Tune in for a tutorial on how to calculate and customize tube feeding orders. Grab your calculator and follow the step-by-step guidance. You’ll be writing your own orders in no time!