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MyPlate 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…
Read MoreTips for Working Towards a Healthier You in 2012
Seeing as the holiday season came and went…
Read More"15 Minutes of Yoga"
Yoga and weight lifting are emerging as complementary practices combining yoga postures with upper-body strength…
Read MoreWe're Still 7400 Signatures Away – Urge CMS to Reconsider its Position!
Hello RDs and RDs-to-be! As you know, I normally write an original blog highlighting some need-to-know topic for all members of CDA. However, I think there is one glaring current event on which this blog should focus. At this point, I’m not sure how you could not have heard about the decision by CMS to…
Read MoreInsight into the World of a Distance Intern
By Amanda Seguin Last week I started working with the Chicago Park District (CPD) in the six wellness parks. Because it was a short week with the holiday, I’m not sure of my schedule or what, exactly, I’ll be doing. With that being said, however, I was set up with a project for a 10-week,…
Read MoreMeatless Athletes
Plant-based diets are a healthy dietary approach for most people, including athletes. There are more and more athletes who have embraced the meat-less approach and thrive on vegetarian and vegan diets. However, many are concerned about meeting their protein needs.
Read MoreCircuit Training Works
Circuit training works! Research has shown that circuit training can improve cardiovascular and muscular endurance, build strength, tone muscles and increase an individual’s metabolic rate, which all promote a healthier weight.
Read MoreSublet in Registered Dietitian's Private Practice
Sublet Available 1 – 2 days/week. Available starting August 1st.
Read MoreCalling all Registered Dietitians!
Calling all Registered Dietitians! Are you interested in working with the media? Do you want to improve your communication skills and increase the visibility of the dietetics professional as the nutrition expert? Then you may be interested in applying for the position of IDA Media Representative. IDA has three media representative positions open in these…
Read MoreFamily Fitness
Nutrition and physical activity can be a family affair.
Read MoreEarly Enteral Nutrition Follow Up: A Recent Study
To follow up on my previous blog, early enteral nutrition (EN) (<48 hours after admission) can reduce infectious complications and may reduce mortality in critically ill patients.
Read MoreNational Nutrition Month in Illinois is Official!
Click here to view the State of Illinois Proclamation making March 2011 Nutrition Month in Illinois!
Read MoreEarly Enteral Nutrition
Greater emphasis is being placed not only on initiation of enteral nutrition but early initiation…
Read MoreIt can be easy to eat green
In recent years, there has been a push to think green. What does it mean to think green?
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