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Specialties:
- Nutrition & Dietetics
Affiliation:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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How can I help my child maintain a healthy weight?
It's important that parents realize we are both role models and gatekeepers for our children. When our kids see us enjoying healthy snacks, drinking water when we're thirsty and particpatin...
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What does serving size mean?
The serving size listed on a food label is a standardized amount to help you compare the nutrition content of various foods. This serving size doesn't mean it's the amount you should necess...
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How can I eat healthy by using the MyPlate recommendations?
Use the excellent information at www.choosemyplate.gov to first evaluate your current food choices. Compare your breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for 2-3 days to the healthy plate icon, and notice...
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How can a female athlete maintain a healthy body?
Female athletes dedicate a lot of time and effort to physical training for their sport. In addition to sport-specific training, it's important to choose a healthy diet that provides optimal amo...
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What is the biggest mistake runners make with nutrition?
I find that one of the most confusing aspects of nutrition for runners is carbohydrate: how much to eat, when to eat, and what type to eat. Carbohydrate is the primary fuel for both exercising musc...
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What is one of the biggest struggles for people with diabetes?
People with diabetes face many daunting obstacles, but in my over 20 years of working as a certified diabetes educators, I think the biggest struggle is figuring out how to fit diabetes management ...
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How is a heart healthy diet comparable to a healthy diabetic diet?
The good news is that a heart-healthy diet and a healthy eating plan for diabetes are very similar. The new healthy plate icon, recently released by the USDA for guidelines for healt...
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How can I prevent prediabetes from progressing to diabetes?
It's great that you're focusing on preventing diabetes! There's good research that shows a combination of balanced eating, regular exercise/physical activity, and maintaining a healthy body weight ...
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Why is it a good idea for a diabetes patient to see a dietitian?
Optimum diabetes self-management involves healthy eating, regular physical activity, stress management, and if necessary, taking medications. A dietitian can help you figure out the best way to str...
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How can a dietitian help me lose weight?
A dietitian can help you lose weight by reviewing the weight loss methods you've used in the past, evaluating your current situation, and helping you set specific, realistic, goals to gradually cha...
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What treatment can I expect from my dietitian?
Your dietitian should listen carefully to your concerns, ask you questions to help clarify your situation, and then provide you with scientifically sound, research-based guidelines to help you reac...
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What is a dietitian?
A dietitian is a person who has completed an undergraduate degree and professional internship, and also passed a written national certification exam to demonstrate expertise in nutrition.
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