Nutrient Rich Food Approach Leads to Healthier Food Choices
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Gregory Miller, PhD, MACN @ 10:50 AM
Like years before, the past year was filled with diet trends that got everyone talking, and trying. Many of these approaches encouraged consumers to avoid certain nutrients, foods, or food groups altogether; however, a new study to be published in the January 2012 issue of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly known as the Journal of the American Dietetic Association) reminds us that an effective approach is to encourage consumers to make healthier food choices.
Happy New Year, Healthy Clients!
Posted by
Teresa Wagner, MS, RD, LD @ 3:35 PM
While many Americans are overfed, they may also be undernourished. Americans on average are not meeting daily recommendations for key nutrients. Help your clients make a fresh start to their new year by filling the gap with nutrient-dense foods― a solution that can help keep weight in check by providing essential vitamins and minerals for relatively fewer calories. Then, add in about 60 minutes of physical activity every day from activities they enjoy.
Training Smarter in 2012
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Stephanie Cundith, MS, RD, LD @ 9:51 AM
With two big races on the horizon this year, my first ultra marathon (31 miles) in March and my sixth marathon (26.2 miles) in November, I am resolving to train smarter in 2012. I want to be able to transition from one training effort to the next without great pause or injury. I’ve had enough good and bad running experiences to realize how important nutrition is to recovery, which makes me ever more mindful of the fact that what and when I eat and drink will be key to my success.
Snacking or Smart Snacking: Which One Are You Doing?
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Judith Jarvis, MS, RD @ 2:12 PM
Snacking has become a central component of today’s American eating routine. Nearly everyone―children, adolescents and adults―is snacking in between meals and snacking more frequently. Unfortunately, snacks are often considered to be mostly energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods and beverages. However, snacking isn’t all bad news! Many consumers today are seeking healthier snacks consistent with their focus on the healthier lifestyles. Read the rest of this entry »
Ask the Experts: Holiday Eating the MyPlate Way
Posted by
Karen Kafer, RD @ 10:54 AM
The holidays are a season of joy, time spent with loved ones and eating lots of delicious foods! However, the “most wonderful time of the year” can also spell unhealthy eating habits such as overindulgence and a lack of a balanced, nutritious diet. Avoiding some of the pitfalls of the holidays can be as simple as remembering MyPlate to ensure you are getting a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, whole grains , lean protein and low-fat or fat-free dairy with every meal. We asked seven health professionals to share their expert tips on making their holiday meal the MyPlate way. Read on to learn how you can enjoy great holiday foods while making the most of your calories.
Happy Holidays!
Posted by
Karen Kafer, RD @ 9:56 AM
Heads of State Show their Commitment to Fuel Up to Play 60
Posted by
Stephanie Cundith, MS, RD, LD @ 10:48 AM
Since September, Governors from Nebraska, Arkansas, South Dakota and Kansas have stepped up to show their commitment to Fuel Up to Play 60, the in-school wellness program launched by National Dairy Council and the National Football League in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture. On a local level, Midwest Dairy Council, which is funded by dairy farmers through Midwest Dairy Association, provides Fuel Up to Play 60 to schools in these four states.
ACSM Reviews Physical Activity and Academic Success
Posted by
Karen Kafer, RD @ 8:31 AM
On November 17 and 18, my colleague Ann Marie Krautheim, MA, RD, LD, Senior Vice President of Nutrition Affairs at National Dairy Council, had the opportunity to join 170 professionals representing academia, government, education, business & industry, physical activity and health at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Conference in Washington D.C. As academic performance remains a top priority for our education system, this conference sought to showcase that physical education is key in helping schools achieve success in the academic environment.
YMCA Preschool Pilots Fuel Up to Play 60
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Teresa Wagner, MS, RD, LD @ 11:55 AM
As a part of the regional dairy council Dairy Max, I’m thrilled to announce that we have developed a partnership with a local YMCA preschool to pilot Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP 60) in a community setting. The overarching theme in my mind when planning was that “it takes a village”―starting with the youngest YMCA members, then engaging adults and older youth in the community to help build lasting healthy lifestyle habits.
Eating Healthy Through the Holidays
Posted by
Barbara Baron, MS, RD, CDN @ 11:41 AM
We’ve come to that dangerous season of overeating, oversnacking and going overboard when it comes to food. The holiday season is here and usually it means healthy eating takes a back seat to more than generous servings of turkey with the fixings, cookies, and pie. Between attending parties and family gatherings, the opportunity to over-indulge is at every corner.
