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Breaking Bread around the World
Whether it’s naan in India, baguettes in France, tortillas in Mexico or lavash in the Middle East, the breaking of bread brings people together throughout the world.
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Fruit and Vegetable Desserts: Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too!
Developed by Lauren O’Connor, MS, RDN
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Gloria Fishburn: Help for Older Adults
Recognizing the needs of the aging population in San Francisco and armed with a passion for community health, Gloria Fishburn began her work with Meals on Wheels of San Francisco eight years ago and hasn’t looked back.
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Kitchen Scale: It Really Measures Up
There’s a certain nostalgia that comes with baking : perhaps an image of kneading dough on a rustic wooden block with billows of flour swirling through the air, or of golden rolls cooling on a rack, made fresh by…
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Lost in Translation: When Your Recipe Goes Global
If a recipe calls for a “stick of butter,” how many tablespoons is that? If you’re from the United States, Liberia or Myanmar, you know the answer is eight; anywhere else, and chances are you’d need to grab a…
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There’s an Oven for Every Occasion
For many, the love affair with baking starts at a very young age, when it’s as easy as adding water to a mix, stirring with a plastic spoon and watching in awe as tiny brownies baked under an everyday light bulb in…
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Research … with a Side Order of Informatics!
As with all areas of medicine, nutrition practice relies on evidence generated from research studies. For the latest guidelines and research summaries, check out the recently renovated Evidence Analysis Library of…
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Besting Breastfeeding Bullies: A Case for Supporting, Not Shaming
"Breast is best" has long been the mantra to new mothers and is a favorite among many registered dietitian nutritionists.
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Demetrius J. Willis: Serving the Underserved
He always knew he wanted to help others, but Demetrius Willis, MS, MBA, RD, LDN, didn't have a clear vision of his future until he spent time with clinical dietitians at the oncology hospital where his mother was a…
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Jackie Boucher: Fighting Rural Heart Disease
Heart disease hit home for Jackie Boucher, MS, RD, LD, CDE, senior vice president and chief operating officer at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, when her grandmother Ruth, called her instead of dialing…
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Picky vs. Problem Eater: A Closer Look at Sensory Processing Disorder
When her second child was born, Jenna knew something was amiss; even as a baby, Alexa was hard to soothe. Today, she is a 3-year-old picky eater who is easily frustrated and melts down over anything from wearing…
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What Is the Safest Way to Store Breast Milk?
Breast milk is naturally bacteria-free, but if you are pumping to store for later use, milk can be contaminated by bacteria on the breast shield or the bottle. Mothers should wash their hands first and always use a…
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Saving Lives in the Sahel
On scorching days in Niger, it is not uncommon for a mother to give water to her infant. After all, she is thirsty so her baby must be, too. But in a nation where sanitation is poor and clean water a rarity, this…
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What Are Milk Banks?
Although still common in some developing countries, wet nurses are a relic of years past in the United States. Or are they?
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New Nutrition Content in Health IT Standards
The adoption of electronic health records (EHR) in the U.S. is proceeding at an unprecedented pace: primarily due to the HITECH Act. As I have mentioned previously, the Academy has participated in the activities…
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No EHR for You!
The spectrum of nutrition implementation in Electronic Health Records (EHR) is both vast and highly inconsistent. A member recently reported that, as a private practice RDN, the physician's office she worked for did…
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SocialPro: How to Get Started on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a 21st-century White Pages that lists not only members’ names, but also their jobs, education and skills. Essentially, your LinkedIn profile is a virtual resume that you can share with colleagues and…
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