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Appetites aren’t always what we want them to be, especially for the elderly. As we age, our protein needs to increase, yet our appetites, sense of smell, and taste begin to diminish. The real-food-first approach in healthcare is about offering favorite food preferences first, and if they’re having problems getting enough nutrients, trying other natural foods that are high in protein and nutritionally dense. That’s not to say that nutrition supplements have no place, but they should not be the first and only approach to try. Both the American Medical Directors Association and Pioneer Network, a Chicago-based nonprofit group advocating culture change, recommend real food in cases where nutrients are needed.
The-New-Dining-Practice-Standards.pdfPioneer Network's New Dining Practice Standards
Pioneer Network's New Dining Practice Standards
Click here to read Pioneer Network's Real Food First recommendations. See Page 30-33.
Food First Formulary
Food First Formulary
Our Food First Formulary is a collection of calorie and protein-enhanced recipes. It also includes nutritional information for common supplements in order to directly compare the nutrition of real food first versus supplements.
Food First Formulary with Recipes.pdf
Real Food First Training Topic
Real Food First Training Topic
This training topic is designed to help you train staff to understand the concept of real food first and how it benefits residents and the foodservice department. It will also outline the steps to implement food first in your facility.
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