The majority of adults in the United States take a supplement. A supplement includes: vitamins, minerals, herbs, protein powders, shakes, amino acids, enzymes, probiotics, and the list goes on and on! Do we really need to be taking these? In my opinion, yes, many of us can benefit from a multivitamin, vitamin D or even a protein shake, for example. However, supplements are just that…a SUPPLEMENT. They do not replace food. Some experts think that if you are eating less than 1600 calories…
This fact sheet summarizes scientific research on the effectiveness and safety of selected supplements for type 2 diabetes.
Feeding concerns date to infancy, when she was diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) associated with persistent bottle refusal and the acceptance of few pureed foods
At 13 months, milk and peanut allergies were diagnosed. Following a feeding clinic evaluation at 24 months, she was prescribed a soy milk supplement and an H2 blocker (a stomach acid reducer)
There was no concern for oral-motor dysfunction. She…
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A video explaining of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including the purpose and the history of the guidelines.
The guidelines are jointly published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and are developed with substantial input from registered dietitian nutritionists.
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The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has released its 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These guidelines include science-based recommendations to improve how Americans eat to reduce obesity and prevent chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. The TOP 5 Guidelines are: Follow a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan. All food and …
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