Real Sugar or Sugar Substitute: Researchers Weigh In
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...
The CDC Issues Medical Alert following Acute Hepatitis Cases Linked to Supplements
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...
A Fresh Look on Taking Supplements
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...
Nutritionist: Job Description, Salary, and Certification
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,...
Energy Drinks Could Negatively Impact Heart
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...
Government Shifts The Food Pyramid to “Choose My Plate” Campaign
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...
Fad Diets: The Good and the Bad
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...
Nutrition & Dietetics Career Profile
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...
Pediatricians: New Diet Approach to Child Nutrition
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...
Study Shows High Blood Sugar May Increase Risk of Dementia
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...