Many websites and magazine articles offer ideas about how to lose weight over the holidays, but Connie Diekman, director of university nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis, says that people need to realize that [...]
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Mid-morning snacking may sabotage weight-loss efforts
Women dieters who grab a snack between breakfast and lunch lose less weight compared to those who abstain from a mid-morning snack, according to a study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. [...]
Further research needed to develop evidence-based nutrition guidelines for cancer survivors
St. Louis, MO, February 18, 2011 — Cancer survivors die of non-cancer-related causes at much higher rates than the general public. In 2008, the U.S. economic burden of cancer totaled over $228 billion but only 41% of these costs involved direct ca…
More research needed on diet and environmental influences on childhood asthma
St. Louis, MO, January 24, 2011 — Asthma is one of the world’s most common chronic diseases, affecting as many as 300 million people. It is estimated that by 2025 there could be an additional 100 million people with the disease. This rapid increas…
Eating healthier means living longer
St. Louis, MO, December 22, 2010 — The leading causes of death have shifted from infectious diseases to chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. These illnesses may be affected by diet. In a study published in the January 2011 i…
Dietitians play essential role in effective management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in adults
St. Louis, MO, 23 November, 2010 — Proper nutrition therapy is essential for the successful management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and registered dietitians (RDs) can play a key role as part of the health care team. An article in the December is…
Registered dietitians play essential role in effective management of diabetes in adults
St. Louis, MO, November 23, 2010 — Proper nutrition therapy is essential for the successful management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and registered dietitians (RDs) can play a key role as part of the health care team. An article in the December is…
California pistachios: Dietitian and Mother Nature approved
BOSTON, November 8, 2010 — California pistachios took center stage at this year’s American Dietetic Association’s annual Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE), the industry’s premier conference where thousands of registered dietitians ga…
Greater food insecurity from recession poses increased risk to low income individuals with diabetes
St. Louis, MO, November 8, 2010 — The economic recession impacts many aspects of our lives including an increase incidence of food insecurity. This can have serious consequences for those suffering from chronic illnesses like diabetes. For diseas…
Comprehensive nutrition services vital to children’s health
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, November 1, 2010 — School meal programs play a significant role in keeping children healthy and are “the anchor” of comprehensive school nutrition services that improve children’s nutritional status, health and academic performan…
DGAC report offers food and nutrition practitioners insights on helping combat obesity epidemic
St. Louis, MO, October 26, 2010 — In an insightful Commentary in the November issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Linda Van Horn, PhD, RD, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal, Chair of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, a…
Consuming polyunsaturated fatty acids may lower the incidence of gum disease
St. Louis, MO, October 26, 2010 — Periodontitis, a common inflammatory disease in which gum tissue separates from teeth, leads to accumulation of bacteria and potential bone and tooth loss. Although traditional treatments concentrate on the bacter…
Flow of empty calories into children’s food supply must be reduced
With over 23 million children and adolescents in the US overweight or obese, the risks for many chronic diseases continue to increase. An article in the October issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic [...]
ADA supports national restaurant menu labeling legislation
St. Louis, MO, September, 8, 2010 — The government’s role in improving the nation’s nutrition is now firmly established with nutritional labeling for restaurant meals now mandated across the United States as part of HR 3590 Patient Protection and …
ADA Offers Advice on Food Supply and Safety During a Disaster
As authorities across the United States take part in a five-day exercise this week to test how well emergency teams respond to terrorist attacks, what can the public do to prepare? According to the American Dietetic Association, a nutritious food supply and safe food handling must be a top priority.
Family mealtime influences youth eating habits
Sitting down as a family at the dinner table appears to play an important role in promoting healthful eating among adolescents, according to a study published in the February 2003 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.
Researchers from the University of Minnesota found that children ages 11 to 18 who ate meals with their family consumed higher amounts of fruits, vegetables, grains and nutrient-dense foods than those who ate separately. Additionally, adolescents who consumed at least seven family meals per week had lower intakes of snack foods than those who ate fewer family meals.