Nutrition

A key part of living a full and healthy life is maintaining proper nutrition to decrease the risk for infections, pressure sores and fatigue. Take a look at our tips and understand the basics of eating right.

Tips for a healthy lifestyle >Tips for a healthy lifestyle

Understand how the foods you eat impact your body.

Nutrition advice >Nutrition advice

Eating well is even more essential for individuals living with paralysis.

Video series: Nutrition tips >Video series: Nutrition tips

Find out the benefits of regular exercise and good nutrition.

Adaptive Tools for Independence: Cooking Tools >Adaptive Tools for Independence: Cooking Tools

Prepare a complex meal using adaptive tools, along with regular kitchen items to make cooking possible.

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