Tag Archives: Dietetic Student

Idaho Celebrates National Nutrition Month

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Eat Right Idaho

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

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Eat Right Idaho

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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Dietetics: Our Role in Interprofessional Education and Practice

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Eat Right Idaho

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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Supplementation Regulations

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Eat Right Idaho

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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Important Facts about Energy Drinks that Every Consumer Should Know

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Eat Right Idaho

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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Food Waste and Why It Matters

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Eat Right Idaho

In 2012 the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) reported that 40% of the food produced in the United States is wasted1.  That’s a lot of food!  So why does food waste matter? Food waste is an environmental, moral, economic, and … Continue reading →

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Commonplace Superfoods: Broccoli

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Eat Right Idaho

You don’t have to buy exotics foods from a far way land to experience major health benefits. There are plenty of highly nutritious superfoods waiting to be discovered, at your local grocery store.  Let’s begin by taking a look at … Continue reading →

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Six Tips to Save Money on Groceries in the New Year

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Eat Right Idaho

Maybe holiday spending has taken its toll on your wallet, or maybe your New Year’s resolution is to eat healthier without breaking the bank. Whatever your reasons, I’m here to share what saves me the most when I’m out grocery … Continue reading →

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