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National Preceptor Month
Since 2013 the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has recognized April as National Preceptor Month. This month is dedicated not only to raise awareness of the need for preceptors, but also to thank the practitioners who go out of their way to … Continue reading
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
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
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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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
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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Ketogenic Diet and Epilepsy
The ketogenic diet has become a popular weight loss fade. Most people don’t even know what the diet entails and how it works. The ketogenic diet: 4:1 or 3:1 ratio of fat and protein to carbohydrates is recommended High intake … Continue reading
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Take a Inside Look to This Year’s Annual Meeting
This year’s Annual Meeting will be held Thursday, April 21 to Friday, April 22 with a Pre-Conference event on Wednesday, April 20.We will be celebrating “Planting Seeds…Growing Strong” at the Red Lion Hotel in Pocatello, Idaho. Attendees can earn up to … Continue reading
Important Facts about Energy Drinks that Every Consumer Should Know
Since the introduction of energy drinks in the United States in the mid 1980’s, energy drinks have become mainstream in today’s society. They are marketed to improve energy, concentration, and athletic performance because of their high caffeine content and other … Continue reading
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