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Physical Fitness During the Coronavirus Pandemic
At the time of this writing (April 13, 2020), in the United States, there were more than 500,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) and over 20,000 reported deaths. Globally, there were approximately 1.8 million cases and 112,000 reported deaths.
This pandemic has been nothing short of shocking, frightening, overwhelming, and downright heartbreaking. It’s an extreme understatement to say that COVID-19 has taken a huge debilitating toll on individuals’ and families’ lives; small, medium, and large businesses and their employees; medical personnel who continue to put their lives on the line to perform diagnostic testing, care for sick patients, and pronounce the deaths of tens of thousands; and of course the dietitians who are risking their lives every day in hospitals, long term care facilities, foodservice institutions, and private practice.
Many people who are sheltering in place and have the privilege of working from home are wondering what they can do to remain physically active if they’ve been accustomed to working out in a gym or exercising with friends. In this month’s E-News Exclusive, Today’s Dietitian (TD) speaks with fitness experts about what clients and patients can do to remain physically fit while hunkering down at home.
After reading the article, visit TD’s website at www.TodaysDietitian.com to read the digital edition of the April issue, which includes articles on omega-3s for sports performance, malnutrition in hospitalized older adults, soyfoods and thyroid health, food insecurity on college campuses, and eating to heal a leaky gut.
Don’t forget to check out RDLounge.com where you can read and comment on blogs written by RDs for RDs. We’re welcoming new guest bloggers, so if you’re interested in writing, please contact me at the e-mail listed below.
Please enjoy the E-Newsletter and give us your feedback at TDeditor@gvpub.com, and don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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Counseling Clients About Physical Activity During COVID-19
By Jenna A. Bell, PhD, RD
There’s no shortage of questions about health and wellness from clients, family members, and friends during this complicated and extraordinary time of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Among the many questions are inquiries about physical activity: Is it safe? What should I do? How do I stay motivated? Are there any resources I can tap into?
Many of your clients who are sheltering in place may need some tips on how to stay healthy and physically active at home. Resources are available to the fitness industry such as the American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) webpage “Personal Trainers, Fitness Professionals and the Coronavirus (COVID-19),” an online treasure trove of information geared to helping sports medicine and fitness professionals and their clients stay safe.
In addition to ACSM’s resource, your colleagues’ creative input also is helpful to add ideas to your toolbox. Today’s Dietitian (TD) sits down with a panel of fitness industry experts to get their perspective on how individuals can remain as healthy as possible during this difficult time.
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Today’s Dietitian Spring Symposium — May 17–20, 2020
There's still time to register for this year's Today's Dietitian Spring Symposium. We are very excited because our new virtual format gives you the opportunity to earn up to 24 CEUs, and you will have 1 full year of access to the content in order to complete and claim your credits!
Our expert presenters are ready to provide a continuing education program like no other. They will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to provide exceptional dietetics counsel to your clients, as well as supply you with tips to grow your professional career and practice.
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Study Links Obesity With Pancreatitis
A study by researchers at Mayo Clinic in Arizona published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has found that obesity is implicated not only in chronic diseases such as diabetes but also in sudden-onset diseases such as pancreatitis.
“In our study, we were able to demonstrate that fat within the belly is rapidly degraded during acute pancreatitis, but not during diverticulitis, despite inflammation,” says Vijay Singh, MBBS, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist.
Singh says while both diseases present with sudden belly pain and account for about 300,000 cases annually in the United States, the rapid fat degradation that occurs in pancreatitis is triggered by a pancreatic enzyme called PNLIP. This enzyme can form fatty acids that cause vital body systems such as circulation, kidney, and lung functions to fail. Singh says this multisystem failure is much more common in acute pancreatitis than in diverticulitis.
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Make Meal Prep Work
Joanna Foley, RD, CLT
If you’ve been a dietitian for any length of time, you’re familiar with the concept of meal preparation. With so many clients looking to get healthful meals on the table quickly and easily, it can seem as though meal prep and being a dietitian go hand in hand.
This is true now more than ever. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, most clients want to go to the grocery store as little as possible, yet they’re cooking at home most of the time. And though events and gatherings are canceled, parents and caregivers with school-aged children are overwhelmed with work, childcare, and/or home-schooling for the first time. In light of this, clients may perceive meal prep as another chore to add to their to-do list, as they’re already overwhelmed with running their households.
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COVID-19 Puts Pressure on Food Banks Nationwide
With more people in need of food assistance and supermarkets and farms having less surplus to donate, food banks and pantries are struggling to obtain and distribute adequate resources, NBC News reports.
Food Allergy–Friendly Foods Harder to Find
With more empty shelves in grocery stores amid the COVID-19 crisis, availability of foods free from common allergens is lower, too, making it a struggle for some families to build nutritious, balanced meals, according to The New York Times. |
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In the May Issue
Skeptics of the Med Diet
Probiotics in Diarrhea Treatment
Insulin Delivery Devices in 2020 and Beyond
The Ultimate Guide to Pulse Flours
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