A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior highlights the development of a culturally informed approach to screening for food insecurity among patients at Northern Navajo ...

For decades, scientists have known that what harms the body often harms the brain. Conditions such as obesity, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance strain the body’s vascular and metabolic ...

Beginning in January of 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) bumped up the minimum required education level for prospective RDs from a bachelor’s degree to a master’s degree.1 It’s the ...

Welcome to the Flavor Toolkit, a valuable resource designed to enhance your practice and support your clients in their nutritious eating journey. Here, you’ll find a collection of downloadable PDFs ...

While some varieties of cheese offer potentially beneficial bacteria, clients likely need guidance on identifying them. Knowledge about the potential health benefits of consuming probiotics regularly ...

Americans are voracious consumers of sugar and often are looking for that next decadent, scrumptious treat to satisfy their sweet tooth. According to the American Heart Association, US adults consume ...

Today’s Dietitian speaks with nutrition professionals to distinguish truth from error. There was a time when fat was the most-maligned macronutrient. Now ...

According to a consumer survey, Public Perceptions of Dietary Sweeteners published in 2023 by the International Food Information Council, 28% of Americans report regularly and intentionally using low- ...

With nondairy yogurt alternatives becoming more popular, RDs must inform clients about their wide variety of nutrient profiles so they can make the most healthful choices. Mention yogurt and most ...

Elderly patients are at higher risk of food allergy due to their aging immune systems. As individuals age, so do their immune systems. With the significant increase in life expectancy, it’s projected ...

Vitamin A is involved in many bodily processes, including vision and skin health, but its role in the heart is unclear. While vitamin A is critical for heart development of embryos—vitamin A ...