OKAND 16th Edition Diet & Nutrition Manual
Oklahoma's Trusted Standard for Clinical Nutrition Care
Comprehensive. Current. Compliant. Everything your organization needs for safe, effective patient nutrition.
Trusted by over 100 hospitals and long-term care facilities for evidence-based nutrition protocols
Is Your Facility's Nutritional Care Putting Patients—and Compliance—at Risk?
Without a comprehensive, up-to-date diet manual, your organization faces:
- Compliance gaps that jeopardize Joint Commission and CMS accreditation
- Inconsistent care across shifts and staff members
- Safety risks from improperly managed therapeutic diets and food-drug interactions
- Staff confusion when dealing with complex conditions like renal disease, dysphagia, or metabolic disorders
- Liability exposure from inadequate documentation and protocols
Oklahoma's Gold Standard for Clinical Nutrition—Updated for 2025
For over four decades, healthcare organizations have relied on the OKAND Diet Manual
as their definitive resource for nutritional care.
The 16th Edition Delivers 23 Comprehensive Chapters Covering:
- Complete Nutrition Care Process protocols
- Therapeutic diets for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal disease, and liver conditions
- Dysphagia diets aligned with IDDSI standards
- Bariatric surgery nutrition protocols
- Oncology nutrition support
- Pediatric through geriatric nutrition guidelines
- Food safety and regulatory compliance
- Enteral and parenteral nutrition support
- Working with GLP-1’s
- Weight Inclusive care
- And much more…
Built For Real-World Application
✓ Over 30 Ready-to-use patient handouts that photocopy beautifully
✓ Clear, standardized protocols for diet orders and modifications
✓ Evidence-based guidelines aligned with current research
✓ Comprehensive food lists for therapeutic diets
✓ Staff training resource for dietitians, nurses, and food service teams
For Regulatory Confidence
Meet Joint Commission and CMS requirements with comprehensive documentation and protocols.
- Organized dietary services documentation
- Staff competency guidelines
- Food safety and infection control protocols
- Quality assurance standards
For Clinical Excellence
Deliver consistent, evidence-based nutritional care that supports patient recovery and outcomes.
- Standardized diet prescriptions prevent errors
- Therapeutic diet protocols complement medical treatment
- Comprehensive nutrient control for complex conditions
- Safe texture modification guidelines for dysphagia
For Operational Efficiency
Empower your entire team with clear guidance and ready-to-use resources.
- Quick-reference format saves time
- Training resource for new staff
- Patient education materials included
- Menu planning guidelines
Ensure Compliant, Evidence-Based Nutrition Care Today
Your facility deserves the clarity and confidence that comes with Oklahoma’s most trusted nutrition resource. Whether you’re preparing for accreditation, training new staff, or simply ensuring every patient receives appropriate nutritional care, the 16th Edition OKAND Diet Manual is your complete solution.
Questions? Contact di******@**************ma.org | Published by the Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Purchase of the Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Diet Manual may be used only at the workstation it was purchased for.
Each workstation the Nutrition Manual will be accessed on is required to purchase a unique copy.
Authorized User is not permitted to make copies, alterations or modifications to the manual.
The user has permission to make copies of the color handouts and distribute to patients/clients.