Beyond the Plate: Address the Multifactorial Nature of Geriatric Malnutrition
- Speaker:
- Stacey Woodson, MS, RD, LDN
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Oct 15, 2025
- Product Code:
- POS078954
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
This session will expand on the traditional clinical view of malnutrition to encompass the complex web of factors that contribute to poor nutritional status in older adults. While examining how psychological, social, and environmental elements create barriers to adequate nutrition, the content provides specific nutritional strategies tailored to the physiological changes of aging. Stacey Woodson, MS, RN, LDN will discuss ways to conduct multidimensional assessments that include both traditional nutrition parameters and broader contextual factors. The intervention approaches balance macro and micronutrient considerations with practical implementation strategies, such as food fortification techniques that caregivers can implement at home. Emphasis is placed on innovative models that bridge clinical nutritional care with community resources and support systems, recognizing that sustainable improvements require both precise nutritional intervention and addressing the underlying factors that limit food access, preparation, and consumption.
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Beyond the Plate (2.3 MB) | 20 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Beyond the Plate (131.5 KB) | 15 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Stacey Woodson, MS, RD, LDN Related seminars and products
Stacey Woodson, MS, RD, LDN, is a registered dietitian-nutritionist, speaker, and author on the topics of nutrition and wellness, with over twenty years of professional experience.
Stacey holds a Bachelor of Science in biology from Hampton University, a Bachelor of Science in dietetics from LaSalle University and a Master of Science in clinical nutrition from New York University.
Stacey’s mission is to help improve physical and mental well-being through food. Stacey specializes in using food and medicine to fuse nutrition, nature and cultural foodways into an anti-diet approach while teaching her clients to eat foods that improve health and bring them joy. She also has a passion for gardening, plant medicine and foraging.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Stacey Woodson maintains a private practice and receives compensation as a consultant and national speaker. She receives royalties as a published author. Stacey Woodson receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Stacey Woodson is a member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
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Objectives
- Recognize the multiple factors (nutritional, psychosocial and environmental) contributing to malnutrition in older adults.
- Design holistic intervention plans that integrate targeted nutritional strategies with approaches addressing underlying contributors to malnutrition.
Outline
Geriatric Malnutrition is Multidimensional- Physiological, psychological, and social factors
- Impact on functionality, independence, and quality of life
- Healthcare burden and economic implications
- Unique macronutrient and micronutrient requirements in aging
- Social isolation and loneliness
- Economic barriers and food insecurity
- Cognitive impairment and depression
- Medication side effectives and polypharmacy
- Protein-energy malnutrition patterns specific to older adults
- Integrating nutritional, functional, and psychosocial evaluations
- Patient-centered interview techniques, appropriateness of interview techniques
- Biomarkers and anthropometric measures for nutritional status
- Assessing micronutrient deficiencies common in aging (B12, D, calcium)
- Community-based approaches and meal programs
- Meals on wheels, SNAP, farmer’s market programs
- Addressing sensory impairments that affect eating
- Nutrient-dense meal planning for reduced appetite
- Food fortification techniques for home implementation
- Policy considerations and advocacy
- Connecting clinical care with community resources
- Family and caregiver education on nutritional fundamentals
- Strategies for medication timing and food interactions
- Dietary approaches for common comorbidities (heart failure, diabetes, kidney disease)
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Speech Language Pathologists
- Social Workers
- Counselors
- Nursing Home Administrators
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