Kathleen M. Dunn, MPH, RD, a Sharecare expert, is a registered dietitian with over 25 years of experience in health and wellness. She is co-author of Eating for A’s, a month-by-month nutrition and lifestyle guide to help raise smarter kids (www.eatingfor.com). Kathleen is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a certified medical writer.
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- Kathleen Dunn
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- Nutrition & Dietetics
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Credentials
- Education
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Masters of Public Health, Nutritional Sciences, UCLABachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, UC Irvine
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- Professional Membership or Societies
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Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)-- Dietetic Practice Group: Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists (SCAN)-- Dietetic Practice Group: Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine (DIFM)-- Dietetic Practice Group: Weight Management (WM)American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
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Why is it important for children to eat breakfast?
Breakfast fuels both your child’s body and brain, so it makes good sense to establish a regular habit of starting the day with a nutritious meal, especially when school is in session. With ...
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Why should my child eat healthy fats?
Eating enough healthy fats -- especially omega-3 fatty acids -- every day helps nourish your child’s brain to fuel active learning. Two omega-3 fatty acids -- ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) and E...
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What is vitamin K?
Many people recognize vitamin K as the “blood-clotting vitamin.” In your body, it acts as a coenzyme, a sort of biochemical spark plug, that activates key proteins involved in the norma...
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Can calcium alone strengthen bones?
Your body relies on more than calcium to build and maintain strong, sturdy bones. Bone is actually a very dynamic tissue. It’s in a constant state of turnover as old bone is reabsorbed and re...
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What does manganese supplement treat?
In your body, manganese plays a key role in metabolism, antioxidant protection and joint and bone health. Supplementing with this essential trace mineral can help bridge any nutrient gap between wh...
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How can I add more vitamin C to my weight loss diet?
While a balanced low-calorie diet is essential to shed extra pounds, it can limit your intake of vitamin C, the body’s go-to nutrient for antioxidant protection, immune function, healthy skin...
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