Hospital food and nutrition services (FNS) teams are expected to meet high expectations as benchmarked on patient satisfaction surveys.
Clinical Nutrition
Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing global enterprises, involving over an estimated 50 million women, men, and children in nearly every country of the world.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that affects up to 50% of men as they age and over 94 million men worldwide. BPH is defined by a noncancerous growth (also known as hyperplasia) on the prostate tissue.
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a complex and often debilitating mental health condition characterized by marked fluctuations in mood and energy.
Early intervention (EI) is an incredibly rewarding yet little-known field in the world of nutrition and dietetics. EI programs serve children with developmental delays and disabilities.
With the pendulum swinging between low-fat and low-carb trends, protein had once long been the neutral macronutrient. But today, it’s developed a health halo.
PANDAS and PANS are chronic, debilitating pediatric neurological disorders first recognized by the medical community in 1998 and 2010, respectively.
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is one of the most common genetic disorders in the United States, where it affects over half a million people. While age, race, and ethnicity are not predictive factors, men with PKD may be more likely to experience a higher severity of disease; this could be due to hormonal differences.
Vitamins and minerals, generally referred to as micronutrients, have numerous functions. Many are enzymatic cofactors in multiple metabolic processes necessary for energy utilization, cell differentiation, immune function, and blood clotting.
Hospitals measure patient satisfaction and perception of the care received in order to continuously focus on process improvement while also meeting regulatory requirements imposed by CMS.