Dignity at the Table: Nutrition and Compliance in Adult Day Care

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FREE
Earn a certificate for 0.5 CEU, Specialty 1

Adult Day Care programs serve participants with diverse nutrition needs, functional abilities, and health conditions. In this webinar, you'll explore practical strategies for supporting the health and dignity of adult participants while maintaining CACFP compliance. Topics include therapeutic diets, texture modifications, functional dining considerations, and how to navigate documentation and regulatory requirements within the program. Learning Objectives: Identify common nutrition needs and functional dining considerations for adults participating in CACFP programs. Recognize key CACFP compliance considerations for Adult Day Care programs.

1. Identify common nutrition needs and functional dining considerations for adults participating in CACFP programs.

2. Recognize key CACFP compliance considerations for Adult Day Care programs.

Presented by
Terry Anderson Girard, MSRD, LDN
Owner- Anderson Nutrition Services LLC

This webinar offers real-time, live captions that are available in Spanish and 34 other languages.

Terry is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with nearly 30 years of experience across clinical and community settings. She earned her BS in Human Nutrition from UMass Amherst and her MS in General Management with a Food Service and Nutrition concentration from Lesley University, and completed her Dietetic Internship through Simmons College in Boston. Her experience spans hospitals, childcare and daycare centers, nursing homes, Meals on Wheels, mental health and addiction facilities, university clinics, correctional facilities, and private practice. Terry believes nutrition is a powerful way to nourish both the body and the soul, and she remains committed to continuous learning and sharing that knowledge with others.