Hospital readmissions among Medicare patients 65 years of age and older is an important issue impacting patients, families and hospitals. Hunger and the lack of proper nutrition among older adults contribute to increased hospital readmission rates, and poorer outcomes for…
Hospitals Put Nutrition on the Front Burner
Hospitals and health systems around the nation are promoting healthy living by revamping their food offerings to set a better example for the communities they serve. Research shows that one-third of patients enter the hospital malnourished and, if left untreated,…
Alliance to Advance Patient Nutrition
The Alliance to Advance Patient Nutrition was established in 2013 and is an interdisciplinary consortium dedicated to championing effective patient nutrition practices, represents over 100,000 dietitians, nurses, hospitalists and other physicians from all 50 states. The Alliance is dedicated to…
Preventing Chronic Disease
Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. The mission of PCD is to promote the open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who…
Healthy Aging and Independent Living (HAIL): Community Nutrition Programs
The Healthy Aging and Independent Living (HAIL) program utilizes dietetic students not only to enhance their learning, but to benefit the home-bound elderly population with whom they interact. This allows students to become comfortable with the geriatric population and facilitates…
Estimating Disability Prevalence Among Adults by Body Mass Index: 2003–2009 National Health Intervi
Obesity is associated with adverse health outcomes in people with and without disabilities; however, little is known about disability prevalence among people who are obese. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and type of disability among…
State Variations of Chronic Disease Risk Factors in Older Americans
The objective of this study was to examine and compare 3 key health behaviors associated with chronic disease (ie, risky drinking, smoking, and sedentary lifestyle). We used data from the National Health Interview Survey from 1997 through 2010 to calculate…
American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association provides research, advocacy and education resources for people with diabetes, their family members and caregivers and professionals who serve them.…
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program helps communities create solutions that make it easier for people to be healthy in their own communities, focusing on specific factors that we know affect health. Ranking the health of nearly every county…
What Is the DASH Eating Plan?
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is a flexible and balanced eating plan. DASH was one of three eating plans that were compared in research studies sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Research demonstrates that the…
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