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Featured article in the July, 2017 Issue of Nutrition Research Update; written by Kevin C Maki, PhD and Orsolya M. Palacios, PhD, RDN from MB Clinical Research and Consulting.  Consuming a healthful diet and participating in an adequate amount of physical activity are key tools for managing metabolic abnormalities that can increase risk for both cardiovascular disease and type […]

By Guest Blogger Roger Deffner Member of the Board of Directors of the American Egg Board   As an egg farmer of a 3rd generation family farm in the Northwest, it is always inspiring to see the good work that is being done beyond our farm. At Today’s Dietitian Spring Symposium in Scottsdale, AZ, I

Featured article in the Summer 2015 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Lisa Katic, RD, CSW Beaten, scrambled, over-easy, fried, baked, hard-boiled or just plain raw, everyone has a preference for how they like their eggs. No matter how they are prepared, eggs are one of the most nutritious foods available with six grams of high-quality protein, B

Featured article in the Spring 2016 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Clancy Cash Harrison, MS, RD, LDN Nearly 50 million people in the United States can be classified as food insecure.1 This staggering number supports the need for healthcare professionals to actively fight against hunger. Healthcare professionals can improve their patients’ outcomes by working

Featured article in the Fall 2016 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Apeksha Gulvady, PhD Our present decade presents a very different food allergy landscape than it did about 35 years ago in terms of prevalence, types and severity of food-allergic reactions, diagnostic tools, and even recommendations for prevention. Take prevalence in the United States for instance.

Featured article in the Spring 2019 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSCS, CSSD Healthy strong muscles are important throughout the lifespan. Resistance training and sufficient dietary protein help support muscle maintenance and strength. Research has shown the importance of both the total amount of protein consumed each day as well as the amount of protein per meal. However,

Featured article in the Winter 2018 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Kristen Arnold, RDN, LD, MS Optimal recovery protocols for athletes are critical to physical performance. Athletes and coaches often ask: What should an athlete eat after a workout? How much protein does an athlete need aft er a workout? What are easy and affordable options

Featured article in the Summer 2016 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Tia M. Rains, PhD There’s been a great deal of activity in Washington, D.C. lately resulting in some significant changes in the food and nutrition landscape. Most notably, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an overhaul of the Nutrition Facts Panels that appears on all foods and

Featured article in the Summer 2017 Issue of Nutrition Close-Up; written by Pamela Hernandez, CPT A 2013 report in The Journals of Gerontology, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences stated that osteoporosis-related fractures are a substantial burden, not just on our public health but also our economy. In the United States, they estimated the cost of fractures

New Meta-Analysis Suggests Daily Egg Intake May Decrease Stroke Risk by 12%. Read more here.Alexander DD, Miller PE, Vargas AJ, Weed DL, Cohen SS. Meta-analysis of Egg Consumption and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke. J Am Coll Nutr. 2016 Oct 6:1-13. Whole foods high in protein, fiber and whole grains may enhance satiety when