Nutrition Therapy following a Whipple Procedure
07/28/2021 - Pancreaticoduodenectomy, is the standard surgical treatment for tumors of the pancreatic head – more commonly known as the “Whipple procedure.”
This section features current evidence-based guidelines that address areas such as lifestyle management to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and nutrition therapy recommendations for diabetes. You will also find answers to questions relating to various diseases and conditions, including, CVD, diabetes, food allergies, malnutrition, and more, as well as MNT resources.
07/28/2021 - Pancreaticoduodenectomy, is the standard surgical treatment for tumors of the pancreatic head – more commonly known as the “Whipple procedure.”
06/23/2021 - It is recommended that the approach to meal planning match the individual's literacy, eating pattern and medication regimen.
06/16/2021 - As an RDN, your ability to customize a meal plan taking into account your clients' tolerances is important.
5/19/2021 - One of the biggest nutritional concerns associated with achondroplasia is the predisposition to carry excess body weight, which can aggravate skeletal disorders.
11/03/2020 - Gestational diabetes mellitus is first diagnosed in the second or third trimester in women without a prior diagnosis of diabetes.
10/22/2020 - Since the American Diabetes Association (ADA) released its 2014 Clinical Practice Recommendations, the hemoglobin A1c has been used to diagnose diabetes. But there are certain conditions which may limit its use in diagnosing diabetes.
08/17/2020 - People living with HIV or AIDS are susceptible to metabolic changes and chronic inflammation.
07/06/2020 - The recommendations relating to the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline have recently undergone their third revision by the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP), the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP), and the Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance (PPPIA).
06/01/2020 - In May of 2019, the American Diabetes Association replaced its Position Statement, Nutrition Therapy Recommendations for the Management of Adults with Diabetes with the Nutrition Therapy for Adults with Diabetes or Prediabetes: A Consensus Report.
05/26/2020 - Individuals with pulmonary disease are frequently malnourished.
05/11/2020 - Understanding the differences between Hereditary Fructose Intolerance (HFI) and Dietary Fructose Intolerance (DFI) is the starting point to understanding medical nutrition therapy guidelines for each.
05/04/2020 - The prevalence of gout in the U.S. has risen over the last 20 years and has affected more than 8 million Americans, according to prior estimates.
04/28/2020 - Studies have identified low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol as independent risk factors for the development of CVD risk.
03/12/2020 - Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disorder that can affect speech and language development, result in repetitive behaviors, and impact social interactions and food intake.
03/10/2020 - Athletes may be at a greater risk of disordered eating that can lead to decreased energy availability.