The Top 4 Natural Supplements for Better Sleep
With family and career demands pulling at you from both ends, sleep usually presents itself as a luxury rather than a necessity. Even then, trying to fall asleep (and stay...
Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam (NFPE): A Beginner’s Guide
Malnutrition is widely prevalent in hospitalized patients yet highly underdiagnosed (1). Registered dietitians (RDs) play an important role in identifying malnutrition in...
Pancreatitis Diet: Foods to Eat and Avoid
Pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas. It’s characterized by abdominal pain that often radiates from the back, vomiting, nausea and malabsorption. Diet plays...
Refeeding Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Refeeding is the process of reintroducing food to people who are starved, malnourished or metabolically stressed due to severe illness. Refeeding syndrome is an adverse...
Diverticulitis Diet: What to Eat, What to Avoid
Diverticulitis is a common condition where pouches in the large intestine become inflamed. It’s characterized by severe abdominal pain, cramping, nausea, vomiting or a...
MDS 3.0 Section K: A Beginners Guide for Dietitians
The minimum data set (MDS) is a federally mandated assessment of all residents in Medicare or Medicare certified long-term health care facilities. It provides a comprehensive...
Are Dietary Supplements Regulated by the FDA?
More than two-thirds of all Americans take a dietary supplement on a regular basis (x). But speculations and questions surrounding dietary supplements are ongoing....
Organic vs. Conventional Food: Which Is Healthier?
Everyone experiences it. You’re in the grocery store, you’re buying fruits and vegetables, and you’ve come to a crossroad: Do I go with organic or...
6 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Should Start Eating
Inflammation is like a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s important for fighting off potentially harmful pathogens or initiating tissue repair after a scrape or cut....
What Is the Average Registered Dietitian Salary?
As the healthcare system continues to shift from one based on sickness and disease to one focused on prevention and wellness, the demand for and value of registered dietitians...