Amie Buffalo-Benoit, LDN, RD

Healthcare for Seniors

Jack Sprat could eat no fat; his wife could eat no lean. And so between them both, you see, they licked the platter clean. As we age, our nutritional needs often change. Chronic health conditions, metabolism, even appetite affects our ability—and willingness—to eat. A diet that’s adequate for one may be inadequate—even harmful—for another. Join Amie Buffalo-Benoit, LDN, RD, the clinical nutrition manger at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, to learn more about nutrition and the aging patient.

For more information, call Memorial’s Nutritional Services at 337-494-2359.

A graduate of the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, Amie Buffalo-Benoit, LDN, RD, is the clinical nutrition manger at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

Frances Yeager

3 / 3 / 2010