Building Flavor for Taste Impaired Patients | October 23, 2024

CPEUs approved for those who watch the recording, valid through June 2026.

In this webinar, you’ll gain valuable insights into enhancing nutrition and culinary experiences for individuals with taste impairments. Led by Anne-Marie Gloster, PhD, RDN, an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Washington’s Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Program, the session will delve into the physiological and medical factors contributing to taste issues and underscore the importance of addressing these challenges for overall patient well-being. You will learn key culinary techniques to boost flavor in meals without relying heavily on salt or sugar and discover how to create visually appealing and texturally engaging dishes that cater to taste and olfactory challenges. Dr. Gloster will demonstrate live preparation of fruit salsa with seasoned crisps and share additional recipes such as sparkling key lime pie and roasted delicata salad, providing practical strategies to enhance the dining experience for those with taste impairments.

Speaker: 
Anne-Marie Gloster, PhD, RDN, University of Washington School of Public Health

Moderator: 
Allison Righter, MSPH, RDN, Teaching Kitchen Collaborative