Group Home Cookbook
Brand: Page Publishing, Inc.



Dimensions: 8.5 x 2.33 x 11.02 inches
ISBN-13: 978-1682896457
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1682896455
Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc.
subtitle: Paperback
review: Editorial Reviews From the Author DISCLAIMER The information provided here is as up to date, accurate and as practical as possible in a field that moving very quickly and is full of controversy. Any preparations in this cookbook should be discussed with and managed by your medical physician. The implementation should be supervised by a registered dietitian/nutritionist. It is highly recommended individuals with chewingand/or swallowing difficulties consult with a qualified Speech and Language Pathologist and/or qualified Occupational Therapist. Great effort has been taken to assure the accuracy of this cookbook, however, we know that errors do occur and caution should be used when feeding or preparing meals of individuals with special needs. The author and publisher disclaim any responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting from the use of this cookbook. From the Back Cover A large amount ofindividuals with special needs benefit from following individualized dietplans. The appropriate diet plan can be prepared to prevent allergic reactions, ease the chewing and swallowing, treat a chronic condition such as renal failure, hypertension, or reflux or even as preventative for disease such as heart disease, diabetes or cancer. For people who have chewing and swallowingdifficulty providing a texture modified diet may be essential to preventing choking or aspiration. For individuals with food allergies or food intolerances, consuming certain foods can trigger annoying irritation or even a life threatening attack. For those who have chronic renal failure, atherapeutic defined renal diet can impact the progression of the disease. The Group Home Cookbook is a comprehensive especially designed for Group Homes. Each recipe in the cookbook provides guidelines for providing therapeutic and texture modified diets in a Group Home Setting or ANY home setting. The recipes are delicious, simple, easy and economical to prepare. The cookbook simplifies the task of preparing special diets. Each recipe also includes food safety and quality instructions. The therapeutic diet guidelines include LOWFAT, DIABETIC, ANTI GERD, RENAL, SODIUM CONTROLLED and GLUTEN FREE diets. The texture modified diets include CHOPPED, GROUND and PUREE diets. The recipes include alerts for WHEAT, MILK, EGGS, FISH, SOY AND NUT allergies. Preparing meals for specialized diet plans can be challenging. The GroupHome Cookbook easily explains how to prepare specialized delicious and healthy meals. The guidelines in this cookbook, approaches the use of specialized diets with the latest medical and scientific research. Testimonials The Cookbook is great for personal use as well as for Group Homes. I bought one for myself and just love it, as well as it is wonderful for the company I work for. Clients are always pleased with their meals and their weights are stable. Joanna Hamilton RN Great recipes, easy to follow, a must have not only for group home but for every home. I love it! Cheska, Elizabeth Homes, QIDP Recipes sized to patient populations needed for community programs. Healthy foods that your groups will enjoy! Good for You, tested, tasty and healthy recipes! Lower in sodium, fats and sugars than unmodifiedrecipes. Heart-wise, Healthy, Easy to Prepare and Tasty Connecting healthy eating to national dietary goals. A Manual for Daily Use- good variety, recipe and menuoptions Cooking basics and content for staff inservice training Your "Go-To" Manual, easier to "Go Do"& "Get To" Better Nutritional Health Use this manual to "Eat Well" and "BeWell". Guidance for groups improving quality of care in meals andhealth Debbie Eckhart MS, RDN A much needed resource when caring for individuals requiring modified diets,without taking away taste and pleasure when eating. Cary Kreutzer, EdD,MPH, RD, Assistant Professor, University of Southern California, Davis Schoolof Gerontology. "I use Jackie Larsons cookbook every semester with my dietetics students. It's an invaluable training tool for hands-on experiencewith therapeutic diets and modified food textures" Beth Blake, MPH, RD DT program director About the Author JacquelineLarson M.S., R.D.N. is a consultant, registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in meeting the nutritional needs of Special Children and Adults. She has worked as a consultant dietitian in long term care since 1986. Jacquelinehas worked as a consultant for Skilled Nursing Home, Assisted Living and Group Homes for the Developmentally Disabled. As her business grew she realized her passion for working with individuals with special needs. Jacqueline now has focused her growing practice on individuals with Special Needs. Jacqueline earned a B.S. in Human Nutrition and Food Service Management from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. Jacqueline earned her M.S. in Human Nutrition with Emphasis in Metabolic Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. After graduation, she started her career as a consultant dietitian in long term care services. Jacqueline self published The Group Home Cookbook first edition, in 1991. The cookbook was developed to assist group homes in preparing delicious, nutritious, economical meals. After the success of her first cook- book, Jacqueline developed the second edition adding an additional one hundred recipes. Jacqueline has also developed menus for group homes for the developmentally disabled and specialized The cookbook, group home menus and Prader Willi Syndrome are all available to order on line on her website consultantdietitian.com . Read more