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Modules - Weight Loss Prevention INTRODUCTION Learn how the Borun Center's feeding assistance intervention can help nursing homes individualize mealtime assistance so that residents at risk for weight loss get the extra foods and fluids they need from a support program that is manageable for staff. Unintentional weight loss is a common problem among nursing home residents Borun Center staff take a good look at nutritional care quality Mealtime intervention helps half of at-risk residents Between-meal snack intervention helps the other half Advantages of the combined weight loss prevention intervention Looking forward References Printable version of module (PDF)

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