american dietetic association
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…