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Understanding Recent Changes to the Nutrition Facts Label

The FDA has mandated a nutrition facts label update by July 2021. This will be the first update since nutrition labels were first introduced in 1994.

Sarah Sanchez, NDTR
Adult Tube Feeding Guide

Introducing Our Free Adult Tube Feeding Guide

We are pleased to offer our new "Adult Tube Feeding Guide" for free. This guide provides comprehensive information about adult tube feeding.

Danny Nguyen
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Thrive Over 65: Nutrition Tips for Older Adults – Recorded Webinar

Watch this recorded webinar. 1 CE Contact Hour Available (Provided by Capital Nursing Education). In this session, we cover ways to help combat some of the health concerns commonly associated with aging.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS

5 Common Tube Feeding Questions

The idea of getting a feeding tube can be overwhelming and will present new challenges and responsibilities, but it will ultimately give your body the fuel it needs, so you can stay healthy and either maintain or improve your lifestyle.

Cassandra Bursma, RD
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FDA Study Addresses Concerns Regarding Blenderized Diets & ENFit

ENFit connectors were developed to prevent enteral misconnections; however, there are concerns about how blenderized diets flow through ENFit connectors.

Sarah Sanchez, NDTR
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Bolus/Syringe, Gravity, and Pump Feeds

While going home improves quality of life, it is a period of adjustment and learning. Discover what feeding style best fits your life.

Sarah Sanchez, NDTR
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5 Tips for Preventing Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are extremely common, even affecting young children and teens. Kidney stones are small, pebble-like deposits composed of minerals and salts.

Cassandra Bursma, RD
stroke prevention

Stroke Identification, Risk Factors and Prevention

Strokes are the 5th leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in the U.S. The sooner a stroke is treated, the better the chances of recovery.

Sarah Sanchez, NDTR
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Heart Health: Managing Your Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a substance important to the proper function of our bodies. However, too much can increase the risk of developing heart disease.

Sarah Sanchez, NDTR
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Viola Davis Fights Diabetes With ‘A Touch of Sugar’

Viola Davis, 53 (Fences, How to Get Away with Murder), has an Oscar, an Emmy, a Tony, a Golden Globe — and, as she was shocked to discover, prediabetes.

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
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