Today is MyPlate's birthday! Here are some fun resources to help you celebrate!

While this research may someday lead to medical treatments that will help treat and perhaps help prevent deaths from aggressive colon cancers it also reinforces what we already know can help reduce the risk of developing and dying from colon cancers, which are the #1 cancer killer of non-smoking Americans...

To be successful with weight loss, self-monitoring is the most promising indicator...

The ratio of FAT/PRO/CHO independent of other dietary factors or calorie intake appears to have very little or no impact on the risk of developing obesity and/or successful weight loss and control...

The new year is fast approaching! What goals are you setting?

We’ve heard the recommendation to reduce the amount of added sugar we consume in order to promote good health, but what exactly is added sugar? And what is the difference between added sugar and naturally-occurring sugars?

Growing research is helping to explain why following a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and reducing excess body fat and keeping it off will also help reduce the risk of developing numerous types of cancer...

"Obese individuals are much more likely to have age-related diseases. This includes neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, proliferative diseases like cancer, and metabolic diseases themselves, such as Type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, heart attack, and CVA. Obese people have a higher incidence of all of these..."

Nutrition Month is finally here! We have been waiting to celebrate for a long time now, but we've also been wondering about where to begin. After we put our heads together, we decided we'd like to start with making a healthful and balanced plate. This lesson can help revitalize meal habits and is a great way to begin a push toward a healthful lifestyle.

People appear to be drawn to cleanses, no matter how bad the health consequences of cleansing are. If that's what they want, there's a way to give it to them without endangering their health. Offer a balanced alternative to the cleansing crowd with this free handout, The Dietitian's Cleanse. Developed by Lenore Shamah, MS, RD, this "cleanse" is healthful, balanced, and won't endanger people's hearts.

Here's everything you need to know for all of your Nutrition Month projects...

Using willpower to try to overcome strong biological drives like hunger or being tired and needing sleep is unhealthy, but using it to improve the quality of one’s diet and sleep habits makes perfect sense... 

Every family has traditional holiday foods that show up on the table year after year. Instead of using the holidays as an excuse for high-fat, high-calorie feasting, use these five easy tips to remake your holiday favorites with good health in mind.

How will you help your clients keep their weight on track during the holidays?

The holiday season is upon us -- do you have the tools you need to help your clients navigate its pitfalls?

Holiday party season is just around the corner. Celebrate in a healthful way with our vital holiday party tips. Your health and waistline will thank you!

Maintaining a healthy weight through a balanced diet and regular physical activity may aid in prevention of damaged fat cells...