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Featured article in the Spring 2017 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Lynn Cofer-Chase, MSN, CLS, FAHA, FPCNA, FNLA It is well-known that high cholesterol levels in our blood, particularly high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) (i.e., the “bad” cholesterol) levels, increase our risk for heart disease, bypass surgery, etc. And it seems logical that eating animal foods […]

For years, health organizations and pediatricians recommended not giving infants (especially those at high-risk) food allergens – like eggs, peanuts, dairy or fish – as an introductory food, and at the same time, pediatricians were noticing an increase in the prevalence of food allergies in U.S. children. Now, current research has challenged that paradigm. Introducing

Featured article in the Spring 2015 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Valentine Njike, MD, MPH Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Well-known risk factors for CAD include hypertension, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, and high serum cholesterol.  The prevailing view tends to be that dietary cholesterol intake leads to elevated

Featured article in the Summer 2015 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Jung Eun Kim, PhD, RD and Wayne W. Campbell, PhD The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasizes consumption of 4.5 cups of fruits and vegetables daily. However, the average intake of fruits and vegetables in U.S. adults is only 2.6 cups.1  This low consumption of fruits

Featured article in the Spring 2015 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RD, CDE More than 20 years ago I became a dietitian because I wanted to help people make informed food decisions and avoid being taken advantage of by the media, marketers and fearmongers. That underlying motivation for me is stronger today than

Featured article in the Spring 2015 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Mitch Kanter, PhD By now you are well aware that the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has concluded its deliberations, and has submitted its recommendations to USDA and HHS regarding the 2015 Dietary Guidelines. A few issues addressed by the Committee that have provoked discussion include sustainability

Featured article in the January 2017 issue of Nutrition Research Update A recent paper published in Advances in Nutrition summarized evidence on associations between snacking and both satiety and body weight. Although snacking is a source of calories, it can also be satiating and promote appetite control at subsequent meals. Based on published literature on snacking

Featured article in the Fall 2016 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Stacey Mattinson, RDN, LD On January 7, 2016 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) jointly released the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). These guidelines, updated every five years since 1980, provide guidance for health professionals and

Featured article in the Fall 2015 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Pamela Hernandez, CPT The Female Athlete Triad is most often associated with high school or collegiate athletes, but its symptoms can affect women of any age who engage in high levels of physical activity and eat a very low-calorie diet in an attempt to lose

Featured article in the Winter 2018 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Allison Pigatto, MS, RDN, LDN Does the idea of jumping out of an airplane, racing down a mountainside, or scaling a cliff face give you a twinge of terror? You’re not alone. According to one study, nearly 25% of the population identifies having a fear