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2022 Nutrition Care Manual® Update Summary

 

We are pleased to announce the Nutrition Care Manual® (NCM®) nutrition care sections and corresponding client education handouts will now be updated on a rolling basis instead of annually. The reason behind this approach is to provide the most up to date and evidence-based nutrition information as soon as it is finalized, which positively benefits you and your patients and clients.

We will keep you informed of updated nutrition care sections and corresponding client education handouts and you can also access this year-to-date summary anytime. Moving forward, we will include the update year on nutrition care sections and client education handouts.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The NCM® Diet Manual will continue to be updated on an annual basis. That way, you can continue the recommended process for annual diet manual review and implementation at your facility.

 

We hope you enjoy these NCM® Updates! 

 

Sincerely, 
The NCM® Team 

December 1, 2022

NCM® Diet Manual Updates

  • Diet Liberalization
  • General Guidance for Diet Manual Implementation
  • Process for Annual Diet Manual Review and Implementation
  • Regulations
  • Disaster Preparedness
  • Planning A House Diet
  • NCM Diet Manual: House Diet, Fortified Foods, Vegetarian Diets, Kosher Diet, Halal Diet, Finger Foods, Clear Liquid Diet, Full Liquid Diet, Consistent Carbohydrate Diet, Heart-Healthy (Cardiac Diet), Sodium-Restricted Diet, Fluid-Restriction Diet, Diet for Chronic Kidney Disease (previously titled Renal Diet), Food Allergies, Fiber-Restricted Diet, High-Fiber Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Lactose-Controlled Diet, and Fat-Restricted Diet
  • Obsolete Diets and Diet Terminology
  • Corrections
  • NCM Diet Manual Crosswalk
  • NCM Diet Order Terminology and Definitions

 

NCM® Condition Section Clinical Updates

Review new and updated clinical content featuring comprehensive nutritional management and evidence-based practice recommendations with our consolidated format for the following:


Conditions

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Updated)
  • Oncology General Guidance (Updated)

 

New and Improved NCM® Client Education Handouts

Don’t miss the expanded and updated NCM® client education handouts:

 

Anemia

  • Iron Deficiency Anemia Nutrition Therapy (Updated)

Food Allergies

  • Fish Allergy Nutrition Therapy (Updated)
  • Milk Allergy Nutrition Therapy (Updated)
  • Peanut Allergy Nutrition Therapy (Updated)
  • Shellfish Allergy Nutrition Therapy (Updated)
  • Wheat Allergy Nutrition Therapy (Updated)

Gastrointestinal

  • Clear Liquid Nutrition Therapy (Updated)
  • Full Liquid Nutrition Therapy (Updated)
  • High-Fiber Nutrition Therapy (Updated)

Normal Nutrition

Now access the following handouts from the Academy’s Eatright Essentials Client Education Library:

  • Flavor Boosters (New)
  • Planning Fast and Healthy Dinners (New)
  • Snack Ideas (New)

Nutrient Lists

  • Fiber Content of Foods (Updated)
  • Iron Content of Foods (Updated)

Oncology

  • Head and Neck Cancer Nutrition Therapy (Updated)
  • Maximizing Nutrition During Cancer Treatment (Updated, consolidated with Oncology: Cooking Tips and Oncology: Nutrition Tips for Well Being) 
  • Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment (Updated)

Pulmonary

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Nutrition Therapy (Updated)

Weight Management

  • 1,200-Calorie 5-Day Menus (Updated)
  • 1,200-Calorie Sample Meal Plan (Updated)
  • 1,500-Calorie 5-Day Menus (Updated)
  • 1,500-Calorie Sample Meal Plan (Updated)

 

Additional Client Education Handout Information

  • Spanish translations will soon be available for the client education handouts included in this update.
  • The redesigned PDF format will soon be available for the client education handouts included in this update.
  • All NCM® client education handouts reflect inclusive language.
  • Access the list of available translations here.

 

Retired NCM® Content

Diet Manual

  • Ordering Diets in Your Health Care Facility
  • Patient-Centered Dining
  • Guidance for Post-Acute Care Settings

 

Client Education Handouts

Anemia

  • Iron-Rich Nutrition Therapy (View Iron Deficiency Anemia Nutrition Therapy)

Cardiovascular 

  • Cardiac-TLC Nutrition Therapy (View Heart Healthy Nutrition Therapy)
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Nutrition Therapy (View Heart Healthy Nutrition Therapy)
  • Heart Healthy – Reduced Sodium Nutrition Therapy (View Heart Healthy Nutrition Therapy)
  • High-Triglyceride Levels Meal Planning Tips (View High Triglycerides Nutrition Therapy)
  • Stroke Nutrition Therapy (View Heart Healthy Nutrition Therapy)
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (Ministroke) Nutrition Therapy

Food Allergies

  • Fish Allergy Tips (View Fish Allergy Nutrition Therapy)
  • Peanut Allergy Tips (View Peanut Allergy Nutrition Therapy)
  • Shellfish Allergy Tips (View Shellfish Allergy Nutrition Therapy)

Nutrient Lists

  • High-Fiber Foods List (View Fiber Content of Foods)
  • Low-Fiber Foods List (View Fiber Content of Foods)
  • High-Iron Foods List (View Iron Content of Foods)
  • Soluble and Insoluble Fiber Foods List (View Fiber Content of Foods)

Oncology

  • Nutritional Considerations for Prevention of Head and Neck Cancer
  • Oncology: Cooking Tips (View Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment)
  • Oncology: Nutrition Tips for Well Being (View Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment)

 

August 26, 2022

NCM® Condition Section Clinical Updates

Review new and updated clinical content featuring comprehensive nutritional management and evidence-based practice recommendations with our consolidated format for the following:


Conditions

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis (Updated)
  • Pancreatitis (Updated)

NCM® Normal Nutrition Clinical Updates

Normal Nutrition

  • Transgender Nutrition (New)

New and Improved NCM® Client Education Handouts

Don’t miss the expanded and updated NCM® client education handouts:

 

Diabetes

  • Plate Method for Diabetes (New)

Food Safety

  • Food Safety Nutrition Therapy (Updated)

Gastrointestinal

  • Lactose-Controlled Nutrition Therapy (Updated)
  • Pancreatitis Nutrition Therapy (Updated)
  • Pancreatitis Label Reading Tips (Updated)

Normal Nutrition

  • General, Healthful Nutrition Therapy (Updated)
  • General, Healthful Mediterranean Nutrition Therapy (Updated)
  • General, Healthful Vegetarian Nutrition Therapy (Updated)

Nutrient Lists

  • High-Protein Foods List (Updated)
  • High-Vitamin D Foods List (Updated previously Vitamin D Foods List)
  • Sodium (Salt) Content of Foods (Updated)

Older Adult

  • Finger Foods Nutrition Therapy (Updated)
  • Home Food Safety for Seniors (Updated)

Weight Management

  • 1,800-Calorie 5-Day Menus (Updated)
  • 1,800-Calorie Sample Meal Plan (Updated)

 

NCM® Resources Updates

In collaboration with the International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (IAAND), we are pleased to provide Quick Guides for Assessing Food/Nutrition & Culture for the following countries:  Ecuador, India, Philippines, and Saudi Arabia.  The Quick Guides provide an overview and information related to macronutrient intake, micronutrient intake, complementary/alternative medicine, unique meal practices, bioactive substance intake, and snack preferences.

 

Retired NCM® Content 

Client Education Handouts

Nutrient Lists

  • High-Potassium Foods List (View Potassium Content of Foods)
  • Lower-Sodium (Salt) Foods List (View Sodium Content of Foods)
  • Low-Potassium Foods List (View Potassium Content of Foods)
  • Protein Content of Foods (View High-Protein Foods List)
  • Vitamin D Foods List (View High-Vitamin D Foods List)