Nutrition and Dietetics

Most Americans have taken a vitamin/mineral supplement or bought nutritional drink-mix powders in an effort to boost health and vitality. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), a program of studies designed to...

Most people are familiar with the “food pyramid” as a tool for combining foods for proper nutrition. Recently the federal government shifted the food pyramid to the “choose my plate” campaign as a way...

That jolt promised by energy drinks may be delivering more than a sense of high alert. There is evidence that the prime energy-boosting ingredients caffeine and taurine can lead to abnormal heart rhythms, according to...

Nutritionists have always been an integral part of the healthcare system, but now more than ever they are in high demand. Much of this has to do with the baby boomer population nearing retirement,...

For centuries, people thought little about the link between their health and what they put into their bodies. But there has been a significant shift in recent years as most people now realize the...

Organic chicken, almond milk, kale salad – shopping healthy can sound expensive! But if you shop smart, you can buy food that will help you get slim while your wallet stays fat. Check out...

Working in conjunction with the Hawaii Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health warning regarding a dietary supplement marketed for muscle gain and weight loss. In early...

Packing a good lunch with items that will be enticing, tasty and consumed instead of being traded or tossed, has long been a dilemma for parents interested in nutrition. Flashy packaged on-the-go lunches are...

Good nutrition is a key component in a child’s ability to grow and learn, and according to recent guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents and school administrators must begin to take a...

At the start of every New Year, people everywhere are busy making their life-changing resolutions, and losing weight is consistently a top commitment made by many. The majority of people making this commitment want to...