Food
Intake Problems: Anorexia, Cachexia, Dwindles
Research
and Reports
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Resources
2003
Dealing
with Food Allergies (2003).
For consumers, this book deals with the latest in medical
and scientific information on food allergies. Nutrition
Counseling Education Services. (877) 623-7266.
National
Dysphagia Diet: Standardization for Optimal Care
(2003). For professionals, this book features a multi-level
diet for patients experiencing dysphagia. The book also has sample
diets, preparation methods and practice applications, and resource
lists for professionals and for patients.
American Dietetic Association. (800) 877-1600 ext. 5000.
2002
and earlier
Dining
Skills Manual (1993). For professionals and
consumers, this manual provides practical interventions for
the caregiver of the eating disabled older adult; helps the health
care team address eating problems; interventions from the perspective
of the RD, RN, OT, and SLP to help clients improve independent eating.
Includes the Dining Skills Supplement (#5003).
Consultant Dietitians-Health Care Facilities, American Dietetic
Association.
(800) 877-1600 ext. 5000
Dining
Skills: Restoring Pleasure to Mealtime…Techniques for helping the
older adult (1993). For professionals, this video
is an excellent cross-training tool for all health care providers
who strive to host independent dining skills (#5001). Consultant
Dietitians-Health Care Facilities, American Dietetic Association.
(800)
877-1600 ext. 5000
Dining
Skills Supplement (1998). For professionals, this supplement
contains a dining skills checklist, dysphagia reassessment checklist,
finger foods, and a staff competency checklist for eating assistance
(#5002). Consultant Dietitians-Health Care Facilities, American
Dietetic Association. (800)
877-1600 ext. 5000
Nutrition
Problems of the Elderly
Audience: Consumers and Professionals
Description: This video reviews malnourishment,
including obesity and PCM; chewing problems; alcoholism; drug-food
interactions; constipation; iron; dehydration; eating alone vs.
lonely eating. All-In-One Videotape & Instruction Resource Package:
Videotape, Learning Objectives, Learning Activities, Before-After
Knowledge Quiz, and Laser-sharp, copier ready handout master. Videotape
length: 14 minutes. Item #246
Contact: National Health Video
11312 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 5
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: 800-543-6803
Cost: Package: $89.00
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07/29/2004
