This is the third of a 5-part series, Impact of Nutrition Care on Patient Outcomes. In this series, we will review original research that shows the impact nutrition care has on patient outcomes.
Maureen Garner, MS, RD, LD
Recent Posts
Do Home-Delivered Meals Affect Surgical Outcomes?
Posted by Maureen Garner, MS, RD, LD on Feb 18, 2015 2:46:00 PM
Topics: Malnutrition in Elderly, MCO ROI
Does being underweight lead to unplanned hospital readmissions?
Posted by Maureen Garner, MS, RD, LD on Feb 2, 2015 9:19:00 AM
This is the second of a 5-part series, Impact of Nutrition Care on Patient Outcomes. In this series, we will review original research that shows the impact nutrition care has on patient outcomes.
Topics: Malnutrition in Elderly, Home Delivered Meals, MCO ROI
Weight Loss and Hospital Readmissions
Posted by Maureen Garner, MS, RD, LD on Jan 16, 2015 9:52:00 AM
This is the first of a 5-part series, Impact of Nutrition Care on Patient Outcomes. In this series, we will review original research that shows the impact nutrition care has on patient outcomes.
Topics: Home Delivered Meals, MCO ROI
What Everyone Ought to Know about Holiday Buffets!
Posted by Maureen Garner, MS, RD, LD on Dec 19, 2014 7:33:30 AM
1. Don't get sick!
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that one in six people get sick with a foodborne illness each year. Unfortunately, holiday buffets can be a breeding ground for foodborne pathogens! This holiday season, focus on food safety to keep your family and friends well for the new year. Here is everything you need to know for your celebration!
Why We Love School Lunch (And You Should, Too!)
Posted by Maureen Garner, MS, RD, LD on Dec 17, 2014 8:35:00 AM
Bringing lunch from home
When my son was younger, he was a picky eater. He didn’t like to eat the school-prepared lunches…he always wanted to bring lunch from home. In our minds, I think we both thought his packed lunches would be like this:
Topics: Child Nutrition, Healthy Lunch, Lunch from Home, School Lunch
5 Great Resources for Emergency Preparedness
Posted by Maureen Garner, MS, RD, LD on Nov 6, 2014 8:26:20 AM
Any area in the U.S. could be affected by a disaster or emergency. Besides natural disasters, we also need to be concerned about pandemics, terrorist hazards, blackouts, and chemical/radiation incidents. With current concerns about Ebola and severe winter weather just around the corner, it is a good time to prepare for emergencies. Being prepared helps reduce our risks, especially when seconds count. Different plans are needed for different situations. Some groups, like older or disabled adults, need specialized plans. GA Foods has supported FEMA's response efforts in many natural disasters. We understand the importance of being prepared, so we have compiled a list of 5 great resources that will help you with emergency essentials.
Most people know that malnutrition is prevalent in developing countries, but most don’t realize malnutrition is also common among the elderly in the United States. This is a growing problem, as the Census Bureau predicts there will be 92 million people over age 65 by 2060. Malnutrition in our elderly population is a serious issue, due to the associated adverse outcomes.
Topics: Nutrition, Malnutrition in Elderly, Home Delivered Meals
An Unhealthy Generation: The Problem of Childhood Obesity
Posted by Maureen Garner, MS, RD, LD on Jul 31, 2014 2:22:00 PM
Topics: Obesity, Child Nutrition
Fresh vs. Frozen Home Delivered Meals
Posted by Maureen Garner, MS, RD, LD on Jul 29, 2014 11:25:00 AM