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18.01.09
Healthy Lifestyle
You Are What You EatThe old adage, though many would like to believe otherwise, is very true… we are what we eat. One of the main reasons people become overweight or obese is overeating. And for those who eat out frequently, portion size can be a detriment contributing to…
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28.02.12
General Nutrition
"Ice cream, ice cream!" many of us would shout when we heard the music playing from the ice cream truck. How can you forget hearing that distinct carnival sounding music, begging your parents for money and running out to get a summer time treat? These food trucks were basically meant…
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22.08.11
General Nutrition
Healthy eating during adolescence is very important. This is a time when the body starts going through dramatic changes which affect an individual's nutritional and dietary needs. Adolescents are becoming more independent and making many food decisions on their own. Many teenagers experience a growth spurt and an increase in…
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27.05.11
Healthy Lifestyle
The media often promotes “sea salt” as a healthy alternative to regular table salt. We see commercials for natural cut french fries with “sea salt.” The truth is the sodium content is about the same in both types of salt. Both contain the two minerals sodium and chloride. The main…
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20.04.11
Clinical Nutrition
Body mass index or BMI is a useful tool in determining if an adult man or woman is overweight or obese. It is calculated from your height and weight. The BMI is an estimate of body fat and can be a pretty good indicator if someone will be at higher…
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09.05.11
Healthy Lifestyle
Springtime is a wonderful time of year especially for those of us who live where it is frigid and cold most of the winter. As the trees bloom and the grass gets greener, we begin thinking of all the outside activities we will be able to enjoy again in…
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04.02.11
General Nutrition
Many people have allergies or intolerances to food. Food intolerances are rarely life-threatening but food allergies can be. Food allergies are complex and can be outgrown or can develop later in life after eating a certain food safely for years. Scientists estimate that 11 million Americans suffer from true food…
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05.02.09
General Nutrition
Is snacking beneficial to older Americans?
As we age it has been shown that there is a reduction in energy intakes. The decreased intake is most likely due to physiological, psychological, economic and social factors. Altered taste and flavor sensations are what can account for the…
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01.11.11
Clinical Nutrition
There are several ways to make the dining experience for a resident in a retirement or rehabilitation center a much more pleasant experience. It always helps to think about how we would want to be treated when going out to eat. The resident deserves some special treatment during their meals.Be…
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05.02.09
General Nutrition
The Hospitality Concept and Health Care Food Service
The long term care industry provides meal services to thousands of residents daily. Providing a meal service that complies with state and federal regulations can be daunting. It is easy to get so caught up with meeting regulations and day…
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