Nutrition for Nurses

Poor diet is the leading cause of U.S. mortality.  Malnutrition and diet-related chronic diseases disproportionally impact underserved communities who often lack access to affordable, healthy, and nutritious foods. US Hispanic children have three times the proportion of stunting compared to non-Hispanic White children. This resource page provides links to nutrition/healthy diet resources for nurses and patients and is provided in partnership with the Abbott Nutrition Health Institute (ANHI). 

Healthy Diet

• USDA MyPlate Resources:  MyPlate Plan (personalized eating plan) (Spanish English) ​
• USDA Nutrition.gov  (nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, food safety (Spanish, English) ​
• Ounce of Prevention (nutrition & activity)  Provider Guidance and Parent Tip Sheets (including Spanish translations)​
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (nutrition, healthy eating)
  
  

Food and Nutrition Access

• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)​
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)​
• School Meals and Food Programs for Children​
• Food Assistance Programs for Older Adults​
• Meals on Wheels for Older Adults​
• Find a Nutrition Expert
  
  

Abbott Nutrition Health Institute (ANHI) is committed to being the world’s leading provider of therapeutic nutrition resources for everyone, at every stage of life. Today we support and empower half a million healthcare professionals and the millions of patients they serve. Check out these curated resources and find more in the ANHI course catalog. 

Infant Feeding

• Benefits of Breastfeeding (CE)​
• Breastfeeding Techniques: Tips to Successfully Support the Breastfeeding Dyad (CE)​
• Breastfeeding Resource for Parents (Spanish)  (English)​
• Understanding the Impact of HMOs (CE)​
• Handling Human Milk and Formula in Healthcare Facilities:  Tried & True and What’s New (CE)​

• Feeding Infants with Cow’s Milk Allergy Parent Video (Spanish) (English)
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