SURGERY & HOSPITALIZATION

Proper nutrition before and after surgery can make a difference in preparing for and recovering from procedures and hospitalization, and in helping adults get back to their best lives.

Nutrition Care

Illness Surgery & Hospitalization Chronic Conditions

How to Support Recovery from Surgery

Each year in the U.S., there are 35 million hospital stays, with an average length of stay of 4.6 days. Whether from a planned surgery to an unplanned sickness, recovering after a hospital visit can feel like it takes longer to feel like ourselves. The good news is that with the right strategies you can support a strong recovery.

To Eat or Not to Eat Before Surgery?

If you are about to undergo a surgery, such as a knee or hip replacement, running a marathon is likely the last thing on your mind. But having a major operation has a lot in common with running a marathon.

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