Volume 31 Number 2 |
Spring 2010 |
Getting Enough to Eat: Public and Private Food Assistance Programs Kaitlin Hammond, RD Abstract Diabetes is expensive. Purchasing food to support a healthful diet is just one of the costs associated with managing the disease. Diabetes health care providers can refer patients to public and private food assistance programs to relieve financial burdens in tough times. Participation in some programs may require specialized diet instruction to accommodate foods that might not regularly be part of a patient’s diet. Registered dietitians can also lend their expertise to expand nutritious options at local emergency food assistance organizations. |
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