Making sense of dietary supplements (DS) and knowing how and when to recommend them can be a complicated matter for all dietitians. Navigating loose regulatory standards, proper dosing guidelines, and ...

Traditional weight loss recommendations encourage people to eat less and move more to create a calorie deficit, leading some people to believe that the more they restrict their food intake, the more ...

Learn more about the most popular products on store shelves and what the science says about their nutrient content and safety profiles. The USDA estimates that the average American consumes more than ...

Making a game of losing weight using smartphone apps, online programs, and social media platforms is a fast-growing trend that's improving lives. The terms "fun" and "weight loss" usually aren't ...

The first study to report the effects vitamin D has on the immune system of people with lupus was reported this week a the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago.

World-class speakers. Interesting and engaging sessions and workshops. An atmosphere unlike any other conference. The Today's Dietitian Spring Symposium continues to grow each year and has planted ...

Studies have long examined what it is about the “Mediterranean” eating pattern that protects against heart disease. Does the answer lie in Crete? Crete, the legendary birthplace of Zeus, has been a ...

Here’s how to distinguish between them and make an accurate diagnosis. Turn on the television or open a newspaper, and you’re likely to find information on food intolerance and allergies. From peanut ...

Dietary fiber consists of nondigestible carbohydrates and lignin that are intrinsic and intact in plants. Functional fibers are isolated, nondigestible carbohydrates that have beneficial effects.

Could feast or famine be the path to sustainable weight loss and good health? The answer depends on whom you ask. The diet known as intermittent fasting, where one eats normally some days and little ...

Got the blues? Not your mood, your food! While you’re at it, make sure you also have reds, yellows, and other bright colors on your plate. Beige may be a mainstay in many wardrobes because of its ...

Today's Dietitian speaks with experts about the differing definitions of processed foods, and whether all or some are detrimental to overall health. Do you advise your clients and patients to avoid ...