Author Archives: Eat Right Idaho

National Nutrition Month®: Enjoy Food Traditions and Experiences to ‘Savor the Flavor of Eating Right’

The Idaho Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is celebrating the last week of National Nutrition Month by appreciating the traditions and experiences that food adds to our lives. Food not only nourishes our bodies, by providing fuel and nutrients, but also provides source … Continue reading

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Idaho Celebrates National Nutrition Month

March 1st  Pocatello Mayor, Brian Blad, Issues a Proclamation that March 9th is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day in Pocatello (Registered Dietitians, Kaylene Loveland, Natalie Christensen, and Jenifer Reader holding the Proclamation) March 5th Lynnette Meek, RDN and Amanda Christensen, MS, RDN … Continue reading

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Healthy Eating for Vegetarians

Vegetarian meals and plant-based diets have been gaining in popularity for several years.   According to a recent poll by the Vegetarian Resource Group3, forty-seven percent of Americans eat at least one vegetarian meal per week.  This is up by … Continue reading

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National Nutrition Month®: Reducing Saturated Fats to ‘Savor the Flavor of Eating Right’

March is National Nutrition Month®! This year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraging everyone to learn how to “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right” while still following a healthy eating pattern. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting the … Continue reading

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Dietetics: Our Role in Interprofessional Education and Practice

Collaboration is a term used frequently in the discussion of Interprofessional Education (IPE) and Interprofessional Practice (IPP). These two terms focus on the idea of healthcare professionals collaborating together to improve patient outcomes.  With these ideas in mind, we can … Continue reading

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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day!

Today is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day in Idaho As the Nation’s and Idaho’s food and nutrition experts, registered dietitian nutritionists are committed to improving the health of their patients and community. Thank you Registered Dietitian Nutritionists for all that you … Continue reading

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National Nutrition Month®: Reducing Sodium to ‘Savor the Flavor of Eating Right’

March is National Nutrition Month®! This year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraging everyone to learn how to “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right” while still following a healthy eating pattern. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting the … Continue reading

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Supplementation Regulations

In the United States approximately thirty billion dollars per year are spent by consumers on dietary supplements, despite insufficient evidence to demonstrate health benefits.1,4   A recent study done by the American Medical Association suggests that more than half of US … Continue reading

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National Nutrition Month®: Reducing Added Sugar to ‘Savor the Flavor of Eating Right’

March is National Nutrition Month®! This year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is encouraging everyone to learn how to “Savor the Flavor of Eating Right” while still following a healthy eating pattern. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting the … Continue reading

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Meal Replacement Shakes

Over the past few years, meal replacement shakes have become a popular item for discussion. The shakes allow people on a diet to replace high calories foods with a quick and nutritional alternative for a meal. A study recent study … Continue reading

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