{"id":1119,"date":"2012-04-13T09:52:53","date_gmt":"2012-04-13T15:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu\/blog\/?page_id=1119"},"modified":"2021-07-22T21:46:21","modified_gmt":"2021-07-23T03:46:21","slug":"menu-aidds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu\/?page_id=1119","title":{"rendered":"MENU-AIDDs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\/\/ <![CDATA[ var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-38930683-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text\/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https:\/\/ssl' : 'http:\/\/www') + '.google-analytics.com\/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); \/\/ ]]><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"#MENUAIDDs\" name=\"Top\"><\/a><a href=\"#Menu\">MENU-AIDDs<\/a> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"#Publications\">MTDH Publications<\/a><\/p>\n<h1 align=\"left\"><a name=\"Menu\"><\/a>MENU-AIDDs\u00a9 Nutritional Health Promotion<\/h1>\n<h1 align=\"left\">for Community-dwelling Adults with Intellectual<\/h1>\n<h1 align=\"left\">or Developmental Disabilities<\/h1>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>Nutrition plays an important role in supporting health and contributes to a higher quality of life for community-dwelling adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Nutrition-related health and wellness, such as maintaining a healthy weight or keeping blood sugar within normal range, can either maximize an individual\u2019s independence and participation in community life, or restrict them.<\/p>\n<p>Nutrition is a leading health indicator for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Research on secondary health conditions shows that many of the most limiting conditions are related to nutrition and may be prevented or improved through better nutrition. Overweight and obesity, in particular, are critical problems in this population and must be addressed, in part through nutrition intervention.<\/p>\n<p>Recent research indicates that the food systems in many group homes for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities produce nutritionally inadequate diets. The staff needs support and assistance from reputable nutrition sources to be able to plan and make healthy meals and snacks while keeping costs low. Opportunities for consumer education and support to make healthy food choices in group homes are important, but too often lacking.<\/p>\n<p>MENU-AIDDs does not require special doctors\u2019 orders because it is not a therapeutic diet. It packages standard nutrition recommendations, such as the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate, to work for people with intellectual disabilities and their supporters.<\/p>\n<h2>MENU-AIDDs Materials and Training<\/h2>\n<p>The MENU-AIDDs health promotion program consists of two parts \u2013 materials and<br \/>\ntraining &#8212; with optional evaluation consultation available.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The MENU-AIDDs program written materials includes a 180-page coordinated resource on nutrition education and staff skill building. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The second, integral part of MENU-AIDDs is the in-person training. The content<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> of the program is taught and practiced at the training by the group home managers, where addressing real world issues is key to the success and implementation of the program. Training the managers impacts <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">all<\/span> the residents by improving the menus and foods available, made, served, and consumed. The training is a full-day, workshop format. We travel to you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>MENU-AIDDs Program:<\/h2>\n<p>MENU-AIDDs was scientifically evaluated in community group homes after 8 weeks and 6 months of use. Results:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Overweight <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">and<\/span> underweight residents improved their weight significantly;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gastrointestinal health showed significant improvements for bowel obstruction, constipation, diarrhea and loose bowels;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Menus and foods served in the homes improved, including significant gains in: whole grains, dairy, fruits and vegetables, and non-meat proteins, and reduced intake of high-fat and processed meats and junk food;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Adequate and appropriate portion sizes served;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Residents were satisfied with their meals;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">High adoption of program and ratings of acceptability from managers, staff, and<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> residents; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Acceptable cost both in staff time and in dollars spent on food.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Good Nutrition Ideas&#8217; <\/em>doctoral-levelscientists are available to conduct program evaluation for participating organizations. We can work together with you to get the information important to you; such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nutrition knowledge and awareness of staff;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Food frequency and dietary intake of key nutrients in diet;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Weight problems and other secondary conditions experienced by consumers; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The reach of MENU-AIDDs to residents and direct care staff.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Pricing<\/h2>\n<p>For more information about the curriculum, please contact: Meg Ann Traci, email: <a href=\"mailto:Meg.Traci@mso.umt.edu\">Meg.Traci@mso.umt.edu<\/a>, Phone: 406-243-4956<\/p>\n<h2><a name=\"Publications\"><\/a>MTDH Publications<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/MENU-AIDDS_Success_Story.pdf\">Improving Individuals&#8217; Nutritional Health with MENU-AIDDs<\/a>, 2012<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Issue-7-29108-MyPlate-071212.pdf\">Montana Disability and Health Update, Issue 7, MyPlate<\/a>\u00a02011<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><a title=\"Nutrition for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities\" href=\"https:\/\/mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nutrition-Standards-of-Care-for-Adults-with-I-DD.pdf\"><em>Nutrition for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities: Nutrition Standards of Care for Use by Personal Assistants, Service Providers, Healthcare Providers,\u00a0 Nutrition Professionals, and Family Members<\/em> <\/a>2005<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><a title=\"Eat Well to Feel Well: Your Plan for Good Health\" href=\"https:\/\/mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Eat-Well-to-Feel-Well.pdf\"><em>Eat Well to Feel Well: Your Plan for Good Health<\/em><\/a> 2005<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><a title=\"Using Commodities and Canned Foods in Group Homes for Adults with Disabilities\" href=\"https:\/\/mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu\/blog\/?page_id=817\"><em>Using Commodities and Canned Foods in Group Homes for Adults with Disabilities<\/em>,<\/a> Practice Guideline, 2004<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><em><a title=\"Research Progress Report #22 Food on Film\" href=\"https:\/\/mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu\/blog\/?page_id=945\">Food On Film\u00a9: An Innovative Method for Recording Food Intake of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities or Communication Difficulties<\/a><\/em><br \/>\nResearch Progress Report #22, 2004<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"> <a title=\"Rural Disability and Rehabilitation Research Progress Report #14\" href=\"https:\/\/mtdh.ruralinstitute.umt.edu\/blog\/?page_id=821\"><em> Nutrition and Disability<\/em>:<\/a> Report #14, 2002<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MENU-AIDDs \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 MTDH Publications MENU-AIDDs\u00a9 Nutritional Health Promotion for Community-dwelling Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities Introduction Nutrition plays an important role in supporting health and contributes to a higher quality of life for community-dwelling adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. 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