Nutrition and Dietetics

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,...

If variety really is the spice of life, then eating seasonal favorites can keep culinary habits from getting stale, and this time of year it’s all about the gourd. From butternut squash to pumpkins,...

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...

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...

If calories are the only thing you’re worried about, diet soda is technically a better choice than regular soda. However, it’s definitely not a healthier choice. What diet soda makes up for in a...

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...

Elevated blood sugar levels could increase a person’s risk of dementia, according to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine. Of the over 2,000 people over the age of 65 participating in the...

Professor Susan E. Swithers of Purdue University has reviewed and analyzed a variety of recent studies related to the use of diet beverages. Her work aims to address some of the confusion that exists...

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...