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05 '23
Mental Health It is becoming truer, the “you are what you eat” adage. Research is…
05
10 '21
Good nutrition is essential to a strong immune system, which may offer protection from seasonal illness, such as the flu, as well as other health problems including arthritis, allergies, abnormal cell development and cancers. When you are too tired to cook, or have a chronic illness like Diabetes or are recovering from surgery, try to…
29
12 '20
Many of us know enjoying larger portions during the holiday season or trying different foods outside our normal diet plan, can initiate uncomfortable indigestion and heartburn. However, long after the decorations, cookie cutters and crock pots have been stored away, what if there is or has always been a lingering stomach issue? Some of us…
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11 '20
The pandemic has impacted every facet of our organization including our ability to host our largest annual fundraiser, Bingo Bash. It’s a humble reminder we are all in this together. As the impact of the pandemic continues to deepen and spread, we have created a safer home for our clients by limiting their outside exposure to COVID-19. The…
06
10 '20
The picture of food insecurity and malnutrition in older adults is changing. Sixty percent of older adults manage two or more chronic health conditions. They also are expected to have a higher occurrence of nutrition-related conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. In this rapidly growing population segment, many older adults underuse preventive services, increasing…
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08 '20
According to Bread for the World, Hispanics are twice as likely as white citizens to face food insecurity, and 1 in 5 Hispanic households have at least one person going hungry. Individuals from food insecure households often engage in unhealthy dietary behaviors to save money, which increases the risk for developing chronic health conditions such…
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07 '20
Diversity in dietetics is critical. One simply should not exist without the other because culture and ethnicity are intertwined with food. Food connects people to their childhood, family, and cultural traditions. Because of the lack of diversity in the dietetics, health and nutrition resources are not always inclusive. In fact, only 1.4% of registered dietitians…