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Meal Timing and Frequency
In the early 1970s, meals made up 82% of adult calorie intake and snacks contributed 18%. Fast-forward to today, and meals make up 77% of calories while snacks contribute 23%.
Meal Timing and Frequency
In the early 1970s, meals made up 82% of adult calorie intake and snacks contributed 18%. Fast-forward to today, and meals make up 77% of calories while snacks contribute 23%.
National Nutrition Month: Are You Ready?
National Nutrition Month is just around the corner -- are you ready for it? Planning an event? Check out our handy planner!
Nutrition Month Contest Ideas
Well, National Nutrition Month is over. We sure had a lot of fun celebrating this year. One of our favorite celebrations was our free poster contest, which we ran every week on our Facebook page. Each week we asked a question we were dying to the know the answer to, and each week we picked a winning post and gave away a new poster. Want to see who won each poster?
Nutrition Month Resource Rundown
March is National Nutrition Month! What a great opportunity to remind your clients of the health and nutrition lessons that are closest to your heart! To make your life a little easier, I did a great big round up of helpful links for Nutrition Month...
Best Printable Nutrition Month Handouts
We've made a lot of fantastic free nutrition handouts over the years. I was just looking over our site stats, and I was overwhelmed by the amazing positive response they've earned. That's why, today, I'm going to share the top 10 printable nutrition handouts that have gotten the most rave reviews over the past year...
National Nutrition Month is Coming Right Up!
March is National Nutrition Month! That's only a few short weeks away -- are you ready to help your clients make the most of it?
National Nutrition Month is Coming Right Up!
March is National Nutrition Month! That's only a few short weeks away -- are you ready to help your clients make the most of it?
Cracking the Vault: Can We Help Fight the Opioid Crisis with Nutrition Therapy?
The opioid crisis (as well as other substance abuse crises) presents a unique intervention opportunity for dietitians.
Can We Help Fight the Opioid Crisis with Nutrition Therapy?
The opioid crisis (as well as other substance abuse crises) presents a unique intervention opportunity for dietitians.
The Benefits of Following MyPlate This Summer
Our #MyPlate for #Summer series continues with one big question… WHY?
Why follow this guide to balanced #eatingpatterns?
The first answer is simple…
Reduce Stress & Stress Eating
Stress eating plays a role in many people's battles with weight management. Fortunately, there are many ways to cope with stress without overeating. Here are a few ideas...
Cracking the Vault: Pleasure versus Hunger Eating
The research on cravings suggests that eating for pleasure versus hunger may drive us to crave highly palatable foods.
3 Cancer Risk Reduction Strategies
The National Cancer Institute has revealed that some risk factors can be controlled. Choosing the right health behaviors and preventing exposure to certain environmental risk factors can help prevent cancer development. In other words, taking steps can reduce your risk of cancer is possible. Let’s look at some specific strategies.
3 Cancer Risk Reduction Strategies
The National Cancer Institute has revealed that some risk factors for cancer can be controlled. Choosing the right health behaviors and preventing exposure to certain environmental risk factors can help prevent cancer development. In other words, taking steps can reduce your risk of cancer is possible. Let’s look at some specific strategies.
Pleasure versus Hunger Eating
The research on cravings suggests that eating for pleasure versus hunger may drive us to crave highly palatable foods.
Roast It Once, Serve It 3 Times: Part 2 of 3
This wonderful bowl was inspired by a dish I had at the Flower Child in Boulder, CO, where they make "Mother Earth" bowls...
National Nutrition Month: Are You Ready?
National Nutrition Month is just around the corner -- are you ready for it?
MyPlate Printable Handout
I am having so much fun coming up with new free printable nutrition education materials. Today I want to focus on MyPlate. Here's a brand-new handout that I've created, just for you!
When Is a Change in Weight Appropriate for the Prevention of Diabetes?
Weight loss may be beneficial in overweight and obese individuals, but does it offer the same benefits to lean individuals. Weight loss should not be advised unless medically necessary...
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