Temp RD Consulting - Menu Reviews & Special Diets

Healthy menu substitutions for residential facilities enhance nutrition while maintaining cost control and food quality.

Key focus areas include:

• Sodium reduction for heart-healthy diets

• Lower added sugars for diabetic-friendly menus

• Replacement of saturated fats with healthier alternatives

• Increased use of nutrient-dense whole foods

Menus are designed to support a wide range of medical nutrition therapy needs and therapeutic diets, including:

Clinical & Therapeutic Diets

• Diabetic diets

• Low-sodium / cardiac diets

• Renal-friendly diets

• Texture-modified diets (pureed, mechanical soft)

• High-protein / high-calorie diets

Allergy-Safe & Restricted Diets

• Gluten-free

• Dairy-free

• Nut-free

• Allergen-controlled meal planning

Lifestyle Diets

• Vegetarian and vegan

• Culturally appropriate meals

• Plant-forward options

RD consulting for residential facilities supports compliance with:

• State licensing requirements

• USDA guidelines (when applicable)

• CMS and healthcare nutrition standards
  

Additional support includes:

• Documentation and audit preparation

• Menu approval and certification

• Policy and procedure development

• Improved resident health outcomes

• Reduced risk of nutrition-related complications

• Enhanced dining experience and satisfaction

• Strong regulatory compliance support

• Operational and staff support through expert guidance

• Strengthened facility reputation