Marjorie Nolan Cohn is a NYC based Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, author of “The 30-Day Belly Fat Fix” and “Overcoming Binge Eating for DUMMIES,” and Spokesperson for the Academy. She owns a practice in NYC working with individuals, corporations and speaks regularly. Her professional background includes working for The Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders, National Personal Training Institute, NYU Wellness Center, and Nutrition Director for Metro Behavioral Health Associates.
Bio
- Mrs. Marjorie Nolan Cohn
- @Nutrition101
Specialties:
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- View Credentials
Affiliation:
- Private Practice in NYC and National Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Location:
- New York, NY
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Credentials
- Education
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Master of Science in Nutrition, Indiana University of PA
- Internship
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Indiana University of PA
- Board Certifications
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Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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- Professional Membership or Societies
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American Dietetic Association and American College of Sports Medicine
Activity
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What are the BMI risk categories?
Overweight and obesity are both labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a person’s height. The terms overweight and obese also identify rang...
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How much should I weigh?
There is no one-size-fits-all way to determine weight. The healthiest weight for anyone is based on a combination of variables such as, gender, age, bone density/structure, body build, muscle mass,...
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When does perimenopause usually begin?
Perimenopause, the transition toward menopause, and menopause itself actually form part of a gradual and continuous hormonal and metabolic shift that occurs as a woman ages. Perimenopause can last ...
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What are the symptoms of menopause?
Symptoms vary from woman to woman. They may last 5 or more years. Some women may have worse symptoms than others. Symptoms of surgical menopause can be more severe and start more suddenly. The fir...
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What is the biggest mistake people make who are trying to lose weight?
There are a lot of reasons why someone can’t or isn’t losing weight, and many have nothing to do with food. Overall food choices and calories are most important. And if you’re not...
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What is perimenopause?
Often defined as two distinct phases, perimenopause, the transition toward menopause and menopause itself actually form part of a gradual and continuous hormonal and metabolic shift that occurs as ...
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What is body mass index (BMI)?
Overweight and obesity are both labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a person’s height. The terms overweight and obese also identify rang...
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What is menopause?
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her periods (menstruation) eventually stop and the body goes through changes that no longer allow for pregnant. It is a natural event that normally ...
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Does TV contribute to childhood obesity?
TV viewing time has a strong link to childhood obesity rates. Children are spending more and more time in front of the TV (or computer, video games etc). The lack of physical activity and often, in...
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What causes childhood obesity?
About one of every five children in the USA is overweight or obese. This number is continuing to rise at a rapid. Just like adults a child can become overweight and obese for a variety of reasons. ...
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What are the symptoms of perimenopause?
Some of the symptoms of perimenopause: Irregular periods/change in menstrual cycle - You may notice your period coming more or less often, and perhaps it’s heavier or lighter than it&rsquo...
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How is hypothyroidism treated?
There's no hypothyroidism diet. It is generally managed with thyroid medication hormone. Although claims about hypothyroidism diets abound, there's no evidence that eating or avoiding certa...
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What are interesting facts about the human brain?
The average brain weighs about 3 pounds, and has approximately 100 billion neurons. There are about 100,000 billion miles of blood vessels in the brain. The brain uses about 20 percent of the total...
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What are the benefits of weight loss surgery?
The number one benefit of weight loss surgery is weight loss. Gastric bypass surgery causes an average loss of 61 percent of excess weight. Gastric banding surgery causes slightly less—an...
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What is obesity?
Obesity is a state of excess adipose tissue mass, or body fat. This condition usually translates into excessive body weight. On the one hand obesity can develop even in the absence of excessive bod...
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