Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal disease in which motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord degenerate as the disease advances.
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The consumption of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), particularly omega-3 fatty acids, is essential to healthy infant and toddler growth and development.
Mindful eating has been incorporated into a variety of behavior change programs as an adjunct to dietary recommendations,1 and research has found that mindfulness-based interventions can decrease dysregulated eating, including emotional eating and eating in response to external cues, as well as reduce body dissatisfaction while increasing body appreciation.
The impact of our food system on the planet is undeniable. Food production accounts for more than 25% of our greenhouse gas emissions, uses half of the world’s habitable land and 70% of its freshwater withdrawals, and is responsible for 78% of global eutrophication.
Antinutrients are naturally occurring biological substances that provide plants with protection against harmful viruses, bacteria, and insects.
If your clients and patients ask you about red yeast rice, also known as Hong Qu, Hon-Chi, Anka, or red Koji, and whether they should take it to lower their cholesterol levels, you may want to read on.
Variety is the spice of life. It’s also the engine driving the field of nutrition—and the approach taken by each of the dietitians profiled in this 15th annual showcase of RDs who are making a difference in their daily work and in the world.
Food media, such as recipes, articles, handouts, and videos, are important tools for educating clients and patients on how to make healthful foods.
Enteral nutrition (EN) can supplement oral intake for individuals who can’t eat enough food to meet their nutritional needs, or it may be the sole source of nutrition for those who are nothing by mouth.
This continuing education course reviews guidelines for the use of home blenderized feeds in the adult and pediatric population in the home and acute care settings.