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March 2010 Issue

FEATURES

Think Exercise for Brain Health
Here’s a bright idea: Encourage physical activity to help improve cognitive function during all stages of life.

No Meat, No Problem — Vegetarian Diets Can Support Optimal Health for Infants and Children
As long as it is planned carefully, a plant-based lifestyle can nurture people of all ages—even kids.

Marathon Fueling — Runners Need Proper Nutrition and Hydration for the 26.2-Mile Stretch
An increasing number of amateur runners means dietitians should be prepared to help them meet their food and fluid goals.

Today’s Dietitian’s First Annual Spotlight on 10 Professionals Who Are Making a Difference
For National Nutrition Month, Today’s Dietitian honors several RDs who work hard to improve the lives of their clients and the public.

Today’s CPE: Reconsider Athletes’ Carbohydrate Needs
Help clients optimize their performance with a review of the research on carb intake and the “train low” theory.

DEPARTMENTS

Editor’s Spot

LTC Concerns
Unintended Weight Loss — Evidence Analysis Library Offers New Guidelines

For Your Information

Dynamics of Diabetes
Women’s Special Needs — Better Understanding Leads to Better Care

Children’s Health
Perilous Pesticides — Teach Parents Why and How to Protect Their Kids

The Heart Beat
Vitamin Has Heart Appeal — Studies Show Benefits of Increasing Daily D

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Datebook

Culinary Corner
Ratatouille — ‘Fringe Chef’s’ Take on a French Classic

Focus on Fitness