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Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Pregnancy
Studies have shown that infants born to mothers with higher blood levels of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA at delivery had advanced cognitive function and increased attention spans well into their second year of life.
Read MoreNutrition Counseling: How to Help
How do we, as registered dietitians, inspire and support nutrition behavior change and truly help individuals? Try these 5 reminders to help promote behavior change and not hurt.
Read MoreCDA’s CTA National Nutrition Month Ad
National Nutrition Month is in full swing! Look for the below CDA advertisement on CTA buses in March. Routes include Lincoln/Sedgewick, Broadway, Clark, Damen, Kedzie/California, and Foster. Approximately ~5,000,000 commuters will see our ads! If you happen to spot one, please take a photo (preferably with you in it!) and send it to Kelly Ziemkiewicz at…
Read MoreMyPlate for Athletes
MyPlate for Athletes by Katie Davis MS, RD, CSSD, LDN www.RDKate.com As we all know, March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is “Shape Up Your Plate” in honor of the new MyPlate graphic released by the USDA as a replacement for the good old Food Guide Pyramid. This was a welcome change…
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