The Diet Manual: A Nutritional Handbook and Training Guide for Long Term Care by Jacqueline Larson MS,RDN
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It outlines therapeutic diets, texture-modified diets, and special nutritional interventions in accordance with physician orders, evidence-based practice, and current nutrition standards. This Diet Manual serves as a comprehensive reference designed to guide the safe, effective, and consistent provision of nutrition services. The manual supports interdisciplinary care by clearly defining diet indications, nutritional goals, food selections, and preparation guidelines to meet individual needs. It is intended for use by dietitians, food service staff, nursing personnel, and caregivers to promote regulatory compliance, patient safety, and optimal nutrition outcomes across care settings.