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The 2026 Diet Manual – Now Available with Updated USDA Dietary Guidelines

Elevate your nutrition care standards with the newly released 2026 Diet Manual, expertly developed by Jacqueline Larson, M.S., R.D.N., and Associates. This fully updated edition includes the latest USDA Dietary Guidelines, delivering an evidence-based resource designed specifically for today’s long-term care environments.

This full-color manual with vibrant photos is more than just a reference—it’s a complete, practical system for delivering consistent, high-quality nutrition care across settings such as Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living, Board and Care, and Group Homes.

Why Choose the 2026 Diet Manual?

• Streamlined and simplified for real-world clinical use 
• Standardized diet terminology to improve communication across care teams 
• Dual texture-modified systems included for easy transition: 
  • IDDSI (Bite-Size, Minced, Puree) 
  • Traditional (Chopped, Ground, Puree) 
• Designed as both a clinical guide and staff training tool 
• Enhances consistency, compliance, and quality of care 

Comprehensive Yet Practical Diet Coverage

This manual focuses on the most commonly ordered therapeutic diets, ensuring staff can quickly find and apply what they need, including:

• Dysphagia and texture-modified diets 
• Cardiac, renal, and diabetic nutrition (including consistent carbohydrate) 
• Weight management and high-calorie/high-protein support 
• GI-focused diets (Low FODMAP, Anti-Reflux, High Fiber) 
• Specialty diets (Halal, Kosher, Vegetarian) 
• Food allergy and intolerance modifications 
• And more—organized for clarity and ease of use 

Built for Efficiency and Integration

The 2026 Diet Manual seamlessly coordinates with the Group Home Cookbook Series and Quantity Recipe Series, creating a complete, ready-to-implement dietary system for your facility.