Making sense of dietary supplements (DS) and knowing how and when to recommend them can be a complicated matter for all dietitians. Navigating loose regulatory standards, proper dosing guidelines, and ...

Traditional weight loss recommendations encourage people to eat less and move more to create a calorie deficit, leading some people to believe that the more they restrict their food intake, the more ...

Suggest clients look for them in Greek yogurt, beverages, and more. The dairy aisle is the latest section in the supermarket being infiltrated by whole grains such as oats, amaranth, buckwheat, and ...

Today's Dietitian speaks with experts about the differing definitions of processed foods, and whether all or some are detrimental to overall health. Do you advise your clients and patients to avoid ...

Dietary fiber consists of nondigestible carbohydrates and lignin that are intrinsic and intact in plants. Functional fibers are isolated, nondigestible carbohydrates that have beneficial effects.

Got the blues? Not your mood, your food! While you’re at it, make sure you also have reds, yellows, and other bright colors on your plate. Beige may be a mainstay in many wardrobes because of its ...

At some point in your professional career, you may have considered pursuing a graduate degree. Level of education often is a factor that garners respect as a valued member of a healthcare team. About ...

Morrison Healthcare, a food and nutrition services company catering to hospitals and health systems, has partnered with Truman Medical Centers (TMC) in Kansas City, Missouri, to develop and launch ...

RDs know how powerful nutrition therapy can be for managing diabetes and lowering the risk of its associated long-term complications. Since type 2 diabetes is characterized by elevated blood sugar ...

Here’s how to distinguish between them and make an accurate diagnosis. Turn on the television or open a newspaper, and you’re likely to find information on food intolerance and allergies. From peanut ...

A new position paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (the Academy), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and the Dietitians of Canada, focusing on the various nutrition factors ...

Step aside, 5-A-Day. A fresh initiative is here and primed to conquer Americans’ inadequate fruit and vegetable consumption. In March, the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) and the Centers ...