Hospitals and assisted living centers across all states and in many foreign countries use the Simplified Nutrition Manual to design nutritious, tasty, and cost-effective meals tailored to the dietary needs of individuals with special requirements.

The changes in this tenth edition are numerous and include:

• Revision of the Guidelines for Diet Planning based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 and my USDA Pyramid.
• New guidelines for the Dietary Needs of older adults.
• Presentation of Tables for Dysphagia Diet.
• Diet plans for Bariatric/Gastric Bypass cases.
• Modified Renal Diet.
• Food Allergies and Intolerances.
• New lists of alternative meals.
• Questions at the end of each chapter for the training of food staff in healthcare facilities.

Testimonials from users of the Simplified Nutrition Manual:

“Well organized and user-friendly. The Simplified Nutrition Manual contains a wealth of information for diet and meal planning and is the perfect resource for dysphagia cases of all ages, especially for seniors.” Carlene Russell, MS RD LD FADA, Iowa Department of Elder Affairs

“The Simplified Nutrition Manual is always up to date with its ongoing revisions. The therapeutic diets are scientifically based and have been thoroughly studied by collaborating dietitian specialists.” Dr. Christine Lindgren, Director of Medical Services, Iowa Veterans Home

Publisher: Andrea K. Maher, R.D., L.D., serves as a clinical dietitian and nutritional consultant in hospitals and institutions in Iowa.