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 ...

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.

The typical way Americans eat—otherwise known as the Western diet—has been associated with numerous health risks, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity—and now you can add one more ...

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 ...

Making a game of losing weight using smartphone apps, online programs, and social media platforms is a fast-growing trend that's improving lives. The terms "fun" and "weight loss" usually aren't ...

Research indicates fats in dairy foods don’t increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and may in fact benefit health. When asked about dairy recommendations for people aged 2 and older, most ...

Take a behind-the-scenes peek at the work that goes into preparing skaters for a long, strenuous season, courtesy of the New York Islanders’ strength and conditioning coach. Excess body fat isn’t an ...

Here’s how to distinguish between them and make an accurate diagnosis. Turn on the television or open a newspaper, and you’re likely to find information on food intolerance and allergies. From peanut ...

On the Fourth of July, many of us like to enjoy the holiday by having a barbecue with family and friends. But with all that food and alcohol, the day can often turn into a nutritional pitfall. Two ...