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 ...

Learn more about the most popular products on store shelves and what the science says about their nutrient content and safety profiles. The USDA estimates that the average American consumes more than ...

World-class speakers. Interesting and engaging sessions and workshops. An atmosphere unlike any other conference. The Today's Dietitian Spring Symposium continues to grow each year and has planted ...

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 ...

Studies have long examined what it is about the “Mediterranean” eating pattern that protects against heart disease. Does the answer lie in Crete? Crete, the legendary birthplace of Zeus, has been a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jean, 78, has been experiencing urinary incontinence and showing signs of confusion. Her physician also notices she’s slightly dehydrated. When he suggests screening Jean for type 2 diabetes, she ...