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Yummy Hospital Food? The notion of eating tasty and nutritious hospital food might have been a foreign concept for many patients in years past. But today is a new day in hospital foodservice, as many health care institutions across the country are retraining personnel, revising menus, and adopting new concepts in how they serve food to patients. In this month’s E-News Exclusive, Today’s Dietitian provides an overview of this growing trend. We profile a hospital that has revised its foodservice program, increased patient satisfaction scores, and as a result, improved reimbursement. After reading the article, visit Today’s Dietitian’s website at www.TodaysDietitian.com to read the digital edition of the June issue, which includes articles on organic meat and dairy, brain food for older adults, nutrition services in correctional facilities, and the first installment of our three-part series on the hottest nutrition trends of 2016 based on our fourth annual “What’s Trending in Nutrition” survey that we developed with Pollock Communications. Please enjoy the E-Newsletter and give us your feedback at TDeditor@gvpub.com, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. — Judith Riddle, editor Beyond ‘Hospital Food’ By Hadley Turner Hospitals are making strides in improving patient satisfaction through more healthful—and tastier—food options. At age 23, Erica was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease that required a several-month hospital stay, during which she longed to go home to sleep in her own bed and enjoy her mother’s delicious home-cooked meals. She was tired of eating hospital food. Five years later, Erica is healthy and receives the ongoing treatments she needs to stay well, and generally, she eats what she wants within certain limits. But what about the hospital food she ate for all those months? Have the offerings changed? It’s likely the answer is “Yes.” Full story »   Beyond ‘Hospital Food’ How Workouts Give Your Brain a Boost McDonald’s Ends Controversial School Nutrition Program Field Notes Tech & Tools Continuing Education Print Preview In the July Issue Weight Loss Resistance Guide to Eating Egg-Free Purple Produce Reigns Hottest Nutrition Trends of 2016: Green Tea, The Shift in Protein Trends How Workouts Give Your Brain a Boost Exercise increases complex processes inside your mind that may curb depression, reduce stress, and encourage healthful aging, according to CNN. McDonald’s Ends Controversial School Nutrition Program McDonald’s has pulled back on a nutrition advice program that critics said was a subtle form of fast-food marketing that could imperil kids’ health and understanding of nutrition, according to The Washington Post.

Learn about the health benefits and culinary uses of edible sea vegetables as well as strategies clients can use to incorporate them into their diets in this month’s issue of Today’s Dietitian. Read the CPE Monthly article, take the 10-question online test at CE.TodaysDietitian.com, and earn two CPEUs! Summer CE Special From now through the end of June, buy any two of our 2-CPEU self-study courses, and get a third course FREE. Use Coupon Code JUNE16 at check out. Please note that you must have 3 courses added to your shopping cart in order to apply the coupon. Visit CE.TodaysDietitian.com and review our full course catalog to select your summer reading courses. 2017 Spring Symposium We want you to join us next May 21-24 at the Astor Crowne Plaza in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter. In addition to delivering top-quality continuing education sessions led by engaging presenters, and networking opportunities like no other event, our 2017 event’s prime location will put you steps away from all of the culinary, cultural, and entertainment experiences of The Big Easy. For a limited time only, registration is $199! This will be the lowest rate offered and is half off the regular registration price. REGISTER NOW! Exercise, More Than Diet, Key to Preventing Obesity Researchers have credited two factors—metabolism and gut microbes—as key players in the fight against obesity. However, there’s an ongoing debate about whether exercise or diet better promotes metabolism and healthful shifts in gut microbes. New research from the University of Missouri (MU) confirms exercise plays a significant role in the fight against obesity. “Some have claimed that exercise may not play a significant role in weight loss, as exercise can increase appetite, resulting in greater food intake and potentially reduce activity throughout the day,” says Victoria Vieira-Potter, PhD, an assistant professor of nutrition and exercise physiology at MU. “The purpose of this study was to look at exercise independently from weight loss and to determine other metabolic benefits associated with physical activity. Our team aimed to tease out what effects on adipose, or fat, tissue were due to weight loss from diet, and what could be attributed to exercise.” Vieira-Potter and her research team divided young rats prone to obesity into three groups to study the impact of exercise on their metabolic function and fat tissue. All three of the rat groups were fed a high-fat diet. Two of the groups were sedentary, while the third group was able to exercise using running wheels. Of the two sedentary groups, one was allowed to eat as much of the high-fat food as they wanted, while the other group was fed controlled portions of the food in order to match the weight reduction caused by exercise. The exercising rats were allowed to eat as much as they wanted. Read more »   ‘No Pain, No Braaains ...’ The Zombies, Run! app (zombiesrungame.com), free to download for iOS and Android, encourages activity by sending users on running, walking, or jogging quests in a virtual zombie apocalypse to retrieve supplies, rescue survivors, and speed up to run from zombies. The game provides 200 different missions with music through the user’s headphones. Learn more » Better Diabetes Management On the Go The mySugr series of apps (mysugr.com/apps), available for iOS and Android, offers a variety of apps for diabetes management. The primary app, mySugr Logbook, syncs with a scanner that keeps track of blood glucose readings. Diabetes education apps (mySugr Academy and mySugr Quiz) allow users to learn more about their type 2 diabetes on the go. Learn more » Have a product or service you want to market to dietitians and nutrition professionals or an open position that you need to fill quickly? Today’s Dietitian offers many flexible advertising programs designed to maximize your results. From print advertising to e-Newsletter sponsorships, website advertising to direct mail opportunities, Today’s Dietitian helps achieve your goals. Email our experienced account executives today for more information or call 800-278-4400! Coming up in our July issue is our Summer Product & Service Showcase. Email a sales representative to be part of this unique advertising opportunity. AlliedHealthCareers.com is the premier online resource to recruit nutrition professionals. Post your open positions, view résumés, and showcase your facility's offerings all at AlliedHealthCareers.com! A Secure, Anonymous Résumé Bank Job Alerts Sent to Your E-mail From messenger bags and tote bags to apparel and journals, the Today's Dietitian gift shop has the perfect gift for long-time professionals, recent grads, or even the RD-to-be. Check out our secure online shop today or call toll-free 877-809-1659 for easy and fast ordering.