Food allergies, intolerances and Celiac Disease are increasingly common, including among older adults. For foodservice operators, knowing the difference between a food allergy and intolerance as well as Celiac Disease is vital. This webinar will provide participants with practical tips on navigating special diets and share best practices of others in healthcare foodservice serving residents and patients with food allergies, intolerances and Celiac Disease.
After this webinar, participants will be able to:
Webinar Overview
Margaret “Maggie” Roche is the founder of Roche Dietitians and a nationally recognized leader in nutrition consulting. Maggie’s mission is to educate and empower those who nourish others.
Maggie believes that food is medicine, and she uses evidence-based standards to promote health and wellness through nutrition, especially for the older adult. She guides organizations and individuals through the complexities of medical nutrition therapy and the business of serving food in healthcare.
Maggie is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in clinical nutrition. She has advanced credentials as a board certified specialist in gerontological nutrition and is distinguished as a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.