I had breast cancer and was told that not having colds...
I have recently had breast cancer treated with surgery, radiation and now with vitamin and herbal supplements to strengthen my immune system. I have...
Can a person with diabetes drink alcohol?
We are updating our information on diet and have the following information on our web page. We would very much appreciate your reviewing this...
Why do diabetics cut out sweets yet when weak or light-headed...
Why do diabetics have to cut out all sweets, yet when they feel weak or light-headed, they put a piece of hard candy in...
Is there a hypoglycemic diet which does not result in weight...
Is there a proven hypoglycemic diet which does not result in weight gain with moderate exercising?
What hypoglycemic diet is recommended to achieve the most...
I have a master’s degree in exercise physiology. How do I...
I have a master's degree in exercise physiology and wanted to expand my knowledge base more on nutrition. Could you tell me how I...
I have searched the Internet for a list of foods for...
I have searched the Internet for a list of foods which would be on a bland diet. Can you help me? I would greatly...
I have diverticulitis and my doctor gave me a high fiber...
I have been undergoing treatment for diverticulitis and my doctor's office gave me a "high fiber diet" (a list of eight food categories) in...
How are these products listed on food labels other than peanut...
I was just diagnosed yesterday with several food allergies (as well as airborne allergies). They are nuts, the plum family (raw), beans/legumes (raw), peanuts...
I like to snack on dry roasted peanuts. Are they fattening?
I like to snack on dry roasted peanuts. I only eat a handful at a time. Are they really fattening? I thought peanuts were...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with infertility?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with infertility?
The Women's Health dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association specializes in working with...
My wife has poor egg quality and her fertility doctors say...
My wife & I have been told that her "egg quality" isn't good. We were told this recently after a "high tech" procedure was...
I’m 3 months pregnant and have gained 9 pounds in 2...
I'm 3 months pregnant and have gained 9 pounds in 2 months. I'm not sure what I should eat. Fruits, especially citrus fruits are...
I am looking for the daily calorie requirements for my children...
Hello. I am looking for information for my children ages 3, 6 and 9. I would like to know the daily calorie requirements for...
How do you determine the saturated fat in broiling as opposed...
Because of high cholesterol and high triglycerides, I am trying to stick to a diet that is low in saturated fat. The other night...
Is potato sausage high in sodium or calories for a person...
Is potato sausage high in sodium or calories? Should a person on high blood pressure medication eat potato sausage?
Sausage is high-fat meat and contains...
I’m having problems getting to sleep at night. Is dinner coffee...
I'm having problems getting to sleep at night. I'm worried that my dinner coffee may be keeping me awake. How much coffee is too...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with hepatitis or autoimmune disorders?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with hepatitis or autoimmune disorders?
The HIV / AIDS dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association...
What foods can I eat when I have the flu?
What foods can I eat when I have the flu?
FLU, FEVER, VOMITING, DIARRHEA:
If your symptoms include fever and/or vomiting, contact your doctor. The...
What foods can I eat when I have a cold?
What foods can I eat when I have a cold?
COLDS, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS:
Drink plenty of hot liquids. Water, tea, fruit juice, fruit drinks,...
My twin girls are always sick. Are there foods to boost their immune systems?
I have twin girls who are 5 years old. Since they have started school it seems as if they are always kind of sick....
I am undergoing Intron-A treatment for hepatitis C. The nurse in charge of the...
I am undergoing INTRON-A treatment for Hepatitis C. One of the possible side effects of the treatment is suppression of the bone marrow"s ability...
My boyfriend is taking a pill called Parnate and his doctor...
My boyfriend is taking a pill called Parnate and his doctor gave him a list of foods not to eat. Can't he even have...
Could you send me a list of foods high in vitamin...
Hi! I am a nutrition student doing an internship and one of my projects is to revise a Coumadin diet instruction sheet for patients....
Is it okay to have more of a certain nutrient?
How important is it to have a balanced nutrient intake in your diet? Is it okay to have more of a certain nutrient?
The goal...
I’m concerned about getting enough calcium at 34 years old.
I'm concerned about getting enough calcium and am only 34 years old. The other day, I was watching a popular television program and they...
I am a dietitian and am interested in entering the field...
I am a registered dietitian and am interested in entering the field of sports nutrition. Most of my clinical experience so far has been...
What is obesity?
What is obesity?
Obesity is a medical diagnosis that describes a condition where you weigh 20% more than the maximum you should for your age...
I need to lose about 20 pounds and decided to do...
I started an exercise program approximately 2 months ago. At that time, I started walking about 1.5 miles a day 5 days a week...
Does lowering heart rate speed metabolism?
Does lowering heart rate speed metabolism?
Not exactly. Your heart is a muscle that when it works less (lower heart rate or beats per minute),...
