The Nutrition Needs of Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease in Health Care Community Settings

When initially considered, the average person may be quick to conclude that diets are better managed in health care communities than at home. By definition, health care communities are living environments for persons with chronic conditions, functional limitations, or need for supervision or assistance.1 Skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities are examples of health care communities.1 One reason for the assumption that diets may be better managed in health care communities is that these environments are usually controlled and therefore should result in better control of nutrition intake.
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Patient Education Source Type: research