Is albumin necessary for the diuretic to be effective?
To my knowledge, the doctors did not shunt the albumin into the stomach. His abdomen was not distended and he was able to lose...
What is the relationship between insulin, sugar and refined grains?
I am an ACSM and ACE Certified Personal Trainer. I've been in the business for about 10 years now and one of my missions...
My husband is hypoglycemic, has hyper-acidity and intolerance to lactose in...
My husband is hypoglycemic, has hyperacidity and intolerance to lactose in milk. What type of eating program will give him the necessary daily nutrients?
The...
I have a friend who has diabetes and is obese. She...
I have a close personal friend who was diagnosed as having non-insulin dependent diabetes several years ago. She is very obese and since that...
Is there dietetics software you prefer to use?
Hello. I am a dietetics student at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. For an assignment, I am supposed to find information about dietetics...
I am having my gallbladder surgery soon and need to be...
Thanks for the reply. I am used to having the attacks like the one I had last night. I am having my surgery on...
I have a milk allergy and am trying to eat a...
I have been diagnosed as allergic to milk and am trying to eat a milk-free diet. It is extremely difficult to find totally dairy-free...
Do you know about milk substitute products such as soy milk...
I was wondering if you knew anything about such milk substitute products as soymilk and rice drink (Rice Dream). Do you know of any...
When I eat asparagus, I find my urine has an odor.
When I eat asparagus, I find that my urine has a peculiar odor. Why is that? I understand this vegetable has cleansing abilities, if...
What should a non-birth mother do if she wants to nurse...
Could you please answer what a non-birth mother should do (nutritionally) if she wants to nurse her infant child?
First, I would suggest talking to...
I have morning sickness and am two months pregnant. What do...
I have morning sickness and am only about two months pregnant. This is my first pregnancy and I don't know what to eat to...
My wife and I are expecting triplets, but concerned that she...
Hi. My wife Cyndee and I are expecting triplets! We're excited, but concerned that Cyndee can't seem to eat as much as is recommended...
How much should a 16 year old weigh?
How much should a 16-year-old weigh?
Have you tried my Healthy Kid Calculator®? Click on the link in the calculator box in the left navigation.
Depends...
My doctor prescribed 50 milligrams of beta-blockers and a caffeine-free diet.
I've recently been diagnosed with a mild case of mitral valve prolapse. My doctor prescribed 50 milligrams of beta-blockers and a caffeine-free diet. The...
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...
How can brandy taste so sweet and not have any carbohydrates?
I have a question regarding brandy (liquor). How can brandy taste so sweet and not have any carbohydrates? Also, where do the calories come...
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...
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 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....
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,...
I am a kidney transplant patient and need help with a...
I need help with a diet that is right for me. I am a kidney transplant patient. I also am insulin dependent because of...
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....
Do you have any recommendations for a vitamin that might give...
Do you have any recommendations for a vitamin that might give me more energy? I currently take Slow-Fe (iron) and a multivitamin but find...
What vitamins do you recommend that will give me a boost...
What vitamins do you recommend that will give me a boost of energy during working hours?
If you want energy and to stay awake, eat...
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...
She wants to lose another 20 pounds through excessive exercising and...
I wrote you yesterday about a friend. She is 5 feet 4 inches and weighs 100 pounds. As you said she showed signs of...
What does BEE stand for in nutrition?
What does BEE stand for in nutrition?
BEE = basal energy expenditure. It is the number of calories your body burns lying awake in bed...
I have a personal story to share having dealt with bulimia...
I do not have a question but rather a personal story to share. I myself have dealt with bulimia for several years. I want...
