Hospitals and long-term care facilities in every state and many foreign countries use the Simplified Diet Manual to assist them in planning nutritious, appealing, and cost-effective meals that are modified to meet the dietary requirements of individuals with special health needs. While reflecting the dynamic nature of the field of nutrition, the Eleventh Edition of the Simplified Diet Manual retains its basic purpose: providing consistency among diet terminology, in a simplified manner, for the prescription and interpretation of diets or nutrition plans. The concise, user-friendly format of this resource helps dietitians and foodservice managers succeed in their vital role in maintaining nutritional health and well-being of clients in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and outpatient service centers. Revisions and additions to the Eleventh Edition of the Simplified Diet Manual include: Update of the Guidelines for Diet Planning based on Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 Inclusion of updated Study Guide Questions at the end of each chapter for training foodservice employees in health care facilities that are served by a registered dietitian or dietary consultant. Inclusion of online patient education handouts that coordinate with selected therapeutic diets in the manual Revision of FOOD FOR THE DAY tables using wider variety of culturally diverse foods Addition of the Mechanical Soft and Pureed Diets Addition of the Small Portion Diet Revision of the Fat Restricted Diets Addition of the DASH Diet Revision of the Diets for Kidney and Liver Disease to include potassium and phosphorus food lists and a section on Guidelines for Liver Disease Addition of the Kosher Diet Inclusion of Choose Your Foods, Exchange Lists for Diabetes (2008, American Dietetic Association, American Diabetes Association)

Major changes from previous editions include menu planning guidelines based on the Food Guide Pyramid; the addition of Vegetarian, Finger Food, and Limited Concentrated Sweets diets; the inclusion of the Protein and Electrolyte Controlled Diet based upon the 1993 National Renal Diet; and revision of the Diet for Diabetes to match 1994 recommendations.

Diet and Nutrition Care Manual: Simplified Edition is a great nutrition resource and guide nursing homes, assisted living facilities and group homes. Provides guidelines for evidence based practice, including the US Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 and MyPlate. Use this best-seller as an evidence based reference to provide nutrition care, interpret diets, write menus, meet federal/state regulations, and define physician diet orders. Easy to use tools, charts and guidelines! Chapters include:*Regular Diet and Alterations (individualized/liberalized diet for older adults, altered portions, high calorie/high protein, food intolerance/allergy, low lactose, vegetarian, finger foods, gluten free, Kosher)*Consistency Alterations (National Dysphagia Diets, Mechanical/dental soft, Mechanically Altered/Mechanical Soft, Puree, Full and Clear Liquid, thickened liquids)*Obesity Management and Calorie Specific Diets (weight management for adults and older adults, surgical and medical management, bariatric surgery diet guidelines, calorie restricted diet)*Diets for Cardiovascular Health (risk factors, lifestyle changes, DASH Diet, Heart Healthy, Therapeutic Lifestyle diets)*Diets for Diabetes (medical management, carbohydrate counting, consistent carbohydrate, CCHO puree, Clear liquid)*Gastrointestinal Diets (FODMAP diet, high fiber diet, suggestions for nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating, etc.)*Diets for Chronic Kidney Disease (liberalized renal diet, information on dialysis, lowering potassium and phosphorus intake, fluid restrictions, etc.)*Specific Diseases and Conditions (Alzheimer's/dementia, anemia, dehydration, failure to thrive, hepatic disease, HIV/AIDS, malnutrition, osteoporosis, palliative care, PKU, pressure ulcers, pulmonary disease, sarcopenia, unintended weight loss, etc.)*Nutrition Support (enteral nutrition)*Appendix (nutrition screening, nutrition focused physical assessment, heights, weights, adjusting weights for amputees, BMI, nutrient needs calculations, information on calcium, vitamin D, and more).

Abstract: Basic guidelines for diet planning and therapeutic diets are presented in this manual developed by the Iowa Dietetic Association. The nutritional adequacy of the diet is the major emphasis of this guide, but the importance of patients' physiological and emotional needs in successfully implementing a nutrition plan is recognized. Uses of the Daily Food Guide Basic Food Groups and the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans in diet planning are discussed. Diet modifications for pregnancy and lactating women, infants, children, and older adults are outlined. Types of therapeutic diets include 1) soft (e.g. pureed, bland, low residue), 2) full liquid and tube feedings, 3) diabetic/calorie-controlled, 4) fat restricted, 5) sodium restricted, 6)protein restricted, and 7) purine restricted diets. Helpful features in the manual include a summary description of diets, desirable and average weight tables, a table of the potassium content of foods, and a list of safeguards for preparing and serving different types of foods. (aj).

Hospitals and long-term care facilities in every state and many foreign countries use the Simplified Diet Manual to assist them in planning nutritious, appealing, and cost-effective meals that are modified to meet the dietary requirements of individuals with special health needs. While reflecting the dynamic nature of the field of nutrition, the Tenth Edition of the Simplified Diet Manual retains its basic purpose: providing easy-to-understand, fundamental nutrition guidelines for normal and therapeutic diets. The concise, user-friendly format of this useful resource helps dietitians and foodservice managers succeed in their vital role in maintaining nutritional health and well-being of clients in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and outpatient service centers. Changes to the Tenth Edition of the Simplified Diet Manual are many and include: Revision of the Guidelines for Diet Planning based on Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 and USDA’s MyPyramid Update on Meeting Nutritional Needs of Older People, referencing the American Dietetic Association’s position: Liberalization of the Diet Prescription for Older Adults Inclusion of National Dysphagia Diet tables (© 2002, American Dietetic Association) Addition of the Bariatric/Gastric Bypass Diet Addition of the Modified Renal Diet Addition of Food Allergies and Intolerances Revision of Exchange Lists for Meal Planning (© 2003, American Dietetic Association) Inclusion of study guide questions at the end of each chapter for training foodservice employees in health care facilities that are served by a registered dietitian or dietary consultant.

The Diet Manual This manual was developed by Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates. The collaborative efforts of this group have resulted in a simple manual designed for use by physicians and health care professionals in providing nutrition care to individuals in Long Term Care. Ideal for Skilled Nursing Communities, Assisted Living Communities, Board and Care Homes and Group Homes. The purpose of this diet manual is to establish a common language and practice for physicians and other healthcare professionals to use when providing nutritional care to individuals under the all aspects of long term care. Standard use of diet terminology can assist in providing a smooth transition for individuals transferred between facilities, and placed in Skilled nursing Communities, Assisted Living Communities, Board and Care Homes, Group Homes or other long term care facilities. Standard Diet Order Terminology Include: Regular Chopped Ground Puree Clear Liquid Diet Full Liquid Diet Thickened Liquids High Calorie High Protein Therapeutic Heart Healthy Cholesterol Controlled Diet Fat Controlled Diet Consistent Carbohydrate Diet No Added Salt (3-4 g. Sodium) Low Sodium Diet (2 g. Sodium) Renal Diet Anti-Reflux Diet COPD Diet High Fiber Diet Low Purine Halal Kosher Vegetarian Adverse Reactions to Foods (Egg, Gluten, Milk Free, Lactose Controlled, Nuts/Peanuts, Fish/Seafood) This manual has been simplified to include only diets most routinely ordered. Each diet lists: (when appropriate) Overview Indications Diet Considerations Nutritional Adequacy Diet Guidelines Sample Meal Plan or Meal Pattern