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Curtailing the rising tide in obesity among school-aged children over time – American Society for Nutrition
A recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition found that food environments within and outside of schools are associated with differential obesity trajectories over time and can play an important role in curtailing the rising trends in childhood obesity. The prevalence of obesity among school-age children in the United States continues to grow especially…
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Barbara Intermill, On Nutrition: Holidays with celiac
As I prepared for my women’s group Christmas cookie exchange, I realized how tough this season might be for someone with celiac disease. This condition can cause immense damage to the intestines when susceptible individuals consume gluten—a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. And holiday or not, a lot of foods contain gluten. Besides the obvious…
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The Plant-Based Power Bowl an Elite Chef Uses to Fuel Endurance
TO CALL DANIEL Humm “driven” still feels like an understatement. Humm has been the executive chef at the three-Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park since 2006. Before working in professional kitchens, he dropped out of school at 14 to become a competitive cyclist. After an injury cut his career short, he started cooking, but he also never…
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Fueling Tips for Double (and Single) Workouts
As one coach aptly stated, “Too many athletes show up for training, but they don’t show up for meals. They might as well not show up for training.” So true. Pre-exercise fueling makes a big difference in terms of how well all athletes can enhance their performance. Food eaten within the hour before a run…
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Beachfront Nutrition is Flagler Beach’s new ocean-side smoothie shop
Flagler Beach has a new ocean-side smoothie and juice bar to enjoy: Beachfront Nutrition. Raymond Hall opened the smoothie spot alongside his wife Amelie on Sept. 1. Located at 705 N. Oceanshore Boulevard in Unit A, the shop sells protein shakes, smoothie bowls, doughnuts and more. Hall said he is a Palm Coast resident who…
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Nutritionists help boost patient health through cancer journey and beyond
Maximizing your nutrition during and after cancer treatment is one of the important goals addressed by the Nebraska Medicine Cancer Survivorship Program. “Cancer survivorship begins as soon as you are diagnosed with cancer,” says Rebecca Beaudoin, RDN, LMNT, Nebraska Medicine nutrition therapist specializing in nutrition for cancer patients. “During active treatment, our goal is to…
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Diversify Dietetics Empowers Nutrition Leaders of Color
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74.1% of Indians unable to afford a healthy diet: FAO Report
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations launched the Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2023: Statistics and Trends, a report on Tuesday which said 74.1% of Indians were unable to afford a healthy diet in 2021. In 2020, the percentage was 76.2. In Pakistan, the figure is 82.2% and in…
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Watch Out for These 5 Common Nutrition-Related Health Challenges
Nutrition has long been documented to have an impact on how an animal responds to disease. At times, certain conditions can become present that are associated with nutrients within the feed or feed itself. Below are five health conditions in pigs that have been shown to be influenced by the nutritional status of the pig.…
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Importance of Magnesium: Sources, Benefits, and Recommendations
The importance of magnesium in our bodies cannot be overstated. This critical mineral is involved in over 300 chemical reactions and is essential for maintaining optimal health. Yet, our bodies do not produce magnesium on their own, making it crucial to obtain it from external sources. This article aims to provide valuable information on the…