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December 2018 Issue
Supermarket Meal Kits
The days of having to wait for meal kits to be delivered are over; major grocery chains have stepped into this retail space to offer convenient kits in-store, many at lower price points than online services.
Update on Iodine
Today's Dietitian examines the health effects of consuming too little of this vital micronutrient and provides tips for making sure clients get enough.
The Scoop on Vegan Yogurts
Nondairy yogurt alternatives are all the rage, but many clients don't know what to look for on the Nutrition Facts label and in ingredient lists. RDs can help them make the best choice for their dietary needs.
Top 10 Skills to Build in 2019
Have you thought about how you're going to make 2019 your year? Check out these RDs' recommendations, and let the brainstorming begin!
Individualized Diets for Older Adults
Older adults comprise a diverse population in a range of settings, making their nutrition needs as unique as they are.
CPE Monthly: Eating Disorders in Pregnancy
This continuing education course identifies the incidence of eating disorders during pregnancy; examines signs, symptoms, risk factors, and nutritional deficiencies; and explores the RD's role in eating disorder treatment during pregnancy.
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November 2018 Issue
Winter Vegetables
It's the most wonderful time of the year … for delicious, hardy veggies! Dive into winter's botanical bounty with tasty recipes for winter squash, Brussels sprouts, parsnips, and more.
Very Low-Carbohydrate Diets
These eating patterns are immensely popular among clients with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Here's a rundown on their efficacy in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes and considerations for translating research to practice.
The Case for Bread
Is it malignant or maligned? Experts parse out grains of truth from the myths and explain how to optimize bread's healthfulness in the modern era.
Live Streaming in 3, 2, 1 …
Do you know how to use this impactful medium to connect with your clients and followers? Today's Dietitian features a comprehensive guide to help.
Jewish Holiday Food Traditions
Show clients they can celebrate and keep rich customs alive while lightening up foods traditionally high in sugar and fat.
CPE Monthly: CoQ10 and Heart Health
This continuing education course examines the benefit of CoQ10 for heart health. It reviews the current research on CoQ10 for improvement of symptoms related to various types of heart disease, including heart failure, heart attacks, and stroke, as well as its use before and after heart surgery.
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October 2018 Issue
The Power of Plant-Based Diets
TD sits down with a lead vegetarian nutrition expert and researcher, Joan Sabaté, MD, DrPH, to discuss plant-based eating patterns and living to 100.
Discover Local Fish
Encourage clients to think outside the box (or can) and opt for more sustainable and diverse fish choices. Easy, tasty recipes help switch up seafood options without rocking the boat too much.
Multivitamin and Mineral Supplements
Are they a good nutritional insurance policy or a waste of clients' money? More importantly, can they help reduce the risk of the most serious diseases?
New Landmark Report on Cancer Prevention
A groundbreaking report by the American Institute for Cancer Research and World Cancer Research Fund outlines lifestyle changes that can greatly impact clients' cancer risk.
Step-by-Step Guide to Self-Publishing
Writing and publishing your own book can be a great way to boost your business and get your message out there, but it's essential to have a game plan and carefully consider your options.
CPE Monthly: Nutritional Supplements and Male Athletes
This continuing education course discusses the use of dietary supplements by male athletes and reviews the latest research to help RDs guide athletes about whether supplementation is warranted.
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Culinary CornerSeptember 2018 Issue
Dining in D.C. — Dietitians Are in for Some Mouth-Watering Cuisine
The site of the 2018 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™, the nation's capital boasts an array of stellar dining options—check out our guide and then plan your itinerary, make your reservations, and pack your bags!
The Coup in the Dairy Aisle
Plant milk sales and popularity have skyrocketed in the past several years. Help clients understand the different varieties and bases and how they can ensure they still get the nutrients they need without dairy milk.
Heart Disease in Postmenopausal Women
RDs can help women prevent their sex's leading cause of death, the risks of which increase with age.
Examining the New Menu Labeling Law
This law has been hotly debated and delayed time and again, but RDs stand to gain from its recent rollout.
Family Dinners Made Easy
Family mealtimes that involve young children can be stressful. But RDs can show clients how to create a more positive and peaceful atmosphere while serving quick, simple, and healthful dishes the entire family will love.
CPE Monthly: Eating Disorders in the LGBTQ Population
This continuing education course examines the prevalence of and risk factors for disordered eating patterns in the LGBTQ community, the clinical implications of these behaviors, and strategies to help dietitians gain cultural competence and advocate for LGBTQ individuals at risk of eating disorders.
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Culinary CornerAugust 2018 Issue
Shaping the Gut Microbiota
The centuries-old debate on nature vs nurture applies not only to human behavior but also to the gut. How much of our gut composition can be controlled through lifestyle, and how can RDs develop actionable recommendations from this information?
Benefits of College Farms & Gardens
On-campus gardening and farming help students eat better, learn better, and live better.
Turn Diet Advice Into Meals and Menu Planning
Many private practice RDs wonder what happens when clients leave their offices and step into the supermarket. Teaming up with in-store retail dietitians can help clients translate nutrition prescriptions into practical shopping experiences.
Guest Commentary: Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
Preventing and delaying this costly disease represents a golden opportunity for RDs to engage patients and clients.
Diabetes Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle
While there's no one-size-fits-all dietary pattern to manage type 2 diabetes, children and teens, adults, and seniors have different nutrition needs and management goals.
Treatments for Sexual Dysfunction
RDs can help clients cope with this underdiscussed and overlooked aspect of diabetes management.
Digital Health Technology in Diabetes Care
It's transforming the way people with diabetes communicate with personal health care teams and treat and manage their disease.
Bariatric Surgery's Role in Managing Type 2
Learn about the different procedures available and strategies for counseling patients.
Lifestyle Strategies for Reversing Prediabetes
Dietitians shouldn't focus solely on weight loss when prescribing lifestyle changes for clients with prediabetes.
Mind-Body Exercises and Therapies
Mindfulness-based activities can help those with diabetes cope with the stress of their chronic condition.
CPE Monthly: Childhood Obesity Prevention and Treatment
This continuing education course discusses the diagnosis of childhood obesity, its complications, evidence-based treatment strategies, and key messages for RDs to communicate to families. The key messages focus on the behavioral contributors to childhood obesity that families can modify by working with RDs. Some suggestions for effectively communicating these key messages also are included.
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July 2018 Issue
Maple Syrup
This beloved treat of a natural sweetener is rich in history, flavor, and nutrients. Learn how clients can fit it (in moderation, of course) into a healthful lifestyle.
Quercetin in the Spotlight
While this flavonoid has received quite a bit of attention, research is still inconclusive as to its true health effects.
Update on Exergaming
While originally intended to appeal to children and adolescents, fitness games such as Wii Fit have found unlikely popularity and benefits for older adults and those with disabilities.
Using Simulation in Dietetics Education
Evidence supports role-playing to simulate patient encounters as a boon for both dietetics students and their future clients.
Plant-Based Diets and the Gut Microbiota
Help clients get on good terms with their gut by consuming a plethora of plant foods.
Today's Dietitian's 5th Annual Spring Symposium
Packed with informative sessions and camaraderie, our latest annual dietetics extravaganza was our best one yet!
CPE Monthly: Soy and Breast Cancer
This continuing education course explores the research concerning the effects of soy consumption on breast cancer risk and recurrence. It also provides key takeaway messages RDs can use during patient counseling and practical suggestions they can make to clients concerned about soy.
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June 2018 Issue
Navigating the Yogurt Aisle
Tell clients to grab their passports because today's yogurt section is a voyage of variety, from Australian and Greek to plant-based and kefir.
Omega-3 Supplements and Children's Health
These fatty acids are critical for prenatal brain and eye development, but should children supplement with them as well? Today's Dietitian investigates.
Military RDs on the Front Lines
Learn how dietitians in the military enhance the health of America's heroes in extraordinary environments.
Diagnosing Food Allergies
As the public at large becomes more aware of food allergies, it's important for RDs to know and practice gold-standard methods for diagnosis and treatment.
Diet and Nutrition for Liver Health
The liver is one of the body's hardest-working organs. Help clients take care of it to prevent and treat chronic disease.
Mediterranean Diet Improves Cognition, Memory, and Brain Volume
Research shows that a Mediterranean diet offers a protective effect on brain health.
CPE Monthly: Components of Healthful Grilling
This continuing education course explores the differences between indirect and direct grilling methods, discusses the techniques for cooking a safe and tasty outdoor meal, and examines the research related to disease risk and consumption of grilled meat.
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May 2018 Issue
Manage Diabetes With the Med Diet
Ranked as the best diet for diabetes, the Mediterranean diet can help mitigate the myriad health issues associated with the disease.
Women and Heart Failure
RDs play a key role in helping improve quality of life for women with this devastating cardiovascular condition.
Alternative Gluten-Free Flours
Pumpkins, bananas, and wine, oh my! Get up to date on gluten-free flour bases that are going beyond rice and oats.
Family Meal Traditions
Learn how dietitians can get families to gather 'round the table so they can enjoy all the health benefits of breaking bread together.
Communicating Nutrition Research
Celebrities dominate social media, and online news seems to be powered by clickbait. Here's what RDs can do to better interpret studies and set clients straight.
CPE Monthly: Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds
This continuing education course reviews the health benefits of hemp seeds and shares strategies clients can use to incorporate the seeds into their diets.
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April 2018 Issue
Soy Under Fire
Debated, adored, eschewed—the controversial soybean might be in danger of losing its FDA authorized health claim.
The Facts About Fermented Foods
This category of foods is surging in the market as shoppers look to boost their gut health, but where does hype end and truth begin?
Safety and Efficacy of Energy Drinks
Consumers love these hugely popular beverages but should be cognizant of what the science says about their safety.
Alcohol Consumption and Cancer Risk
Hit the road, Jack (Daniel's). Clients probably aren't aware of it, but research overwhelmingly shows a link between alcohol and cancer.
Vitamin B12 and the Vegan Diet
The rumor mill runs strong in the vegan community when it comes to getting enough vitamin B12. Make sure clients can separate myth from fact.
CPE Monthly: Vitamin D and Bone Health
This continuing education course reviews the absorption, activation, and utilization of vitamin D within the body to promote and maintain bone health, as well as the consequences of inadequate vitamin D intake throughout the life cycle. It also discusses dietary and nondietary sources of vitamin D and the current best practices surrounding testing and measurement of clinical deficiency.
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March 2018 Issue
The Power of Coffee
Media coverage and popular opinion on this ancient and ubiquitous beverage have varied, but the sum of research shows health benefits for a variety of conditions.
Increasing Produce Intake
Learn how innovative supermarkets have figured out how to boost their shoppers' fruit and vegetable consumption.
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From cancer patients to master gardeners, Today's Dietitian's ninth annual showcase highlights 10 outstanding RDs who are making a difference in the nutrition profession.
Impacts of Modern Agriculture
Sustainability and agriculture experts evaluate agriculture's massive changes in practice and scale over the past several decades and determine how to best help people and the environment.
Detect Nutrient Deficiencies With NFPE
RDs can greatly improve seniors' quality of life and care by identifying older adults' nutrient deficiencies with the nutrition-focused physical exam.
CPE Monthly: Family Approaches to Weight Management
This continuing education course explores adult and pediatric weight management through the lens of family-based programs, discussing effectiveness, barriers, and implementation structures.
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February 2018 Issue
Sodium Reduction
How low should clients go—and is lower always better when it comes to sodium levels?
Understanding Orthorexia
Today's Dietitian examines where good nutrition ends and unhealthful compulsion begins in this burgeoning eating disorder.
Should RDs Embrace the Term 'Natural'?
This food buzzword draws much skepticism among dietitians, but it may be prudent to better understand the trend to help guide clients.
Fasting Regimens for Weight Loss
This ancient practice has found a trendy new following, but can it really aid in weight loss and improve overall health?
Dispelling Fish Tales
Farm-raised, wild-caught, sustainable, imported—help clients navigate the wide and often confusing array of seafood choices.
CPE Monthly: Cancer Prevention
This continuing education course explores the mechanisms of cancer development and discusses the ways RDs can educate patients about current prevention strategies for reducing the risk of various cancer types.
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Culinary CornerJanuary 2018 Issue
Liquid Meal Replacements
Though controversial, these drinks and shakes may offer important advantages for those with certain health conditions.
The Health Impact of Weight Stigma
Could negative attitudes toward overweight and obesity be making matters worse for those with excess weight?
New Guidance for Using Parenteral Nutrition
Using parenteral nutrition effectively and sensibly is a delicate dance, but new consensus guidelines can help.
Emergency Food During Natural Disasters
How do victims of hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and tornados stay nourished? Find out about national and local procedures and how RDs can help those in need.
Farm-to-Table Nutrition Education
A California medical center hosts a landmark educational event promoting the virtues of local and plant-based nutrition.
CPE Monthly: Understanding Triglycerides: Strategies for Counseling Clients
This continuing education course examines current research on triglycerides and provides recommendations and strategies RDs can use when counseling clients on management and prevention of CVD.
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