Geriatric Out of Hospital Randomized Meal Trial in Heart Failure

Study food for this investigation will be designed and prepared by PurFoods, LLC (Des Moines, IA) dietitians under the direction of Dr. Sam Beattie, Ph. D., and in consultation with research dietitians at the University of Michigan and Columbia University. Study patients randomized to food delivery will select from an available menu of meal options that adhere to nutritional targets as above. Study food will be pre-packaged for storage with preparation (typically microwave heating) to be completed at home by the subject, and will be delivered every 1 to 2 weeks under the direction of PurFoods.

Standardized advice to restrict dietary sodium intake to \< 2000 mg/day