Guest guest Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 I am working on menu revisions at a adult developmental home. The current therapeutic diet orders are regular, no added salt, low cholesterol and wt reduction. In an attempt to simplify the menus, I was wondering if I can create a new diet called " heart healthy diet " which would be approx. 1800-2000 kcals, 4 gm NA, and low in sat fat and then change all my regular, low chol and NAS clients to this new diet? I would create a separate column for the wt reduction which would be approx 1500 kcals. Of course, I would have to get MD orders changed and I would have to revise the diet manual as well. Would eliminating the standard American regular diet (bacon, donuts, sausages are currently on the menu) be a quality of life issue? Thank you to anyone who has a moment to think about this with me. Osowski MS, RD Valencia, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 That is what we have done at the Assisted Living Facility I consult with...it is basically one diet with small changes as needed! Check Nutrition at: Nutrition.teach-nology.com Ortiz, RD nrord@... Be part of ongoing nutrition discussions: rd-usa-subscribe Healthy diet order I am working on menu revisions at a adult developmental home. The current therapeutic diet orders are regular, no added salt, low cholesterol and wt reduction. In an attempt to simplify the menus, I was wondering if I can create a new diet called " heart healthy diet " which would be approx. 1800-2000 kcals, 4 gm NA, and low in sat fat and then change all my regular, low chol and NAS clients to this new diet? I would create a separate column for the wt reduction which would be approx 1500 kcals. Of course, I would have to get MD orders changed and I would have to revise the diet manual as well. Would eliminating the standard American regular diet (bacon, donuts, sausages are currently on the menu) be a quality of life issue? Thank you to anyone who has a moment to think about this with me. Osowski MS, RD Valencia, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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