Developing a Resident Meal Plan

The "Developing a Resident Meal Plan" worksheet, part of the Fundamentals of Client Needs course, is a practical tool designed to help RCFE administrators and caregivers create balanced, resident-specific meal plans tailored to diverse dietary needs and health conditions. Through realistic scenarios, learners are guided to consider nutritional goals, dietary restrictions, and resident preferences for conditions such as hypertension, dysphagia, and chronic kidney disease. This worksheet emphasizes critical thinking and adaptability, encouraging learners to provide justifications for food choices and make adjustments as health needs evolve, ensuring holistic and resident-centered nutrition planning.