Open Arms offers a variety of specialized menus, prepared in our own kitchen, that are designed to be as delicious as they are healthy. The majority of our clients receive a weekly delivery of meals that include baked goods and cereal, soups and sandwiches, a variety of dinner entrees with side dishes, fruit, juice, and milk. Food restrictions and allergies of each client are documented and meals are tailored to meet each client's nutrition needs. In addition to meals, we offer Nausea Care Packs with items such as ginger ale and saltine crackers that can help calm an upset stomach and caloric supplements such as Ensure. Our Registered Dietitian is available to provide individual nutrition counseling and food safety education.
The following articles and highlights are helpful resources:
General nutrition information
Association of Nutrition Services Agency (ANSA)
HIV and nutrition information
Nutrition & Health - HIV Research of the Nutrition Infection Unit - Tufts Med
Cancer related nutrition information
Eating Hints for Cancer Patients - National Cancer Institute
ALS nutrition information
Maintaining good nutrition with ALS
Dysphagia Diet 5 Levels Difficulty In Swallowing Diet
Multiple Sclerosis nutrition information
Nutrition and Diet: National MS Society
Food for Thought: National MS Society
You Can...Maintain Good Nutrition: National MS Society
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