Katlan Akers: Procuring healthy meals for locals with Meals on Wheels
By: REBECCA PESQUEDA
Meals on Wheels of San Antonio (MOWSA) works hard to provide healthy, home-delivered meals to their clients in Atascosa County. As the Nutrition, Health and Impact Manager for MOWSA, Katlan Akers’ job is to procure the menus that are made culturally appropriate for the demographic they serve. She also conducts nutrition assessments on clients.
“Usually with malnutrition is when I’m going in their home and assessing them. And then, of course, just nutrition education for those with diabetes,” said Akers. “For a kidney patient who’s going through dialysis, I give them tips on how to better handle their diet.”
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