Do you know if it is safe for patients to eat...
Hi, I am a dietetic intern at the Albert Einstein Medical Center. I am in the process of developing a recipe booklet containing increased...
Why isn’t Addison’s Disease looked at more often with the inability...
I notice there is nothing in your topics about the failure of the adrenal glands because of Addison disease. I was assumed to have...
My dad is a diabetic. I would like some cookie recipes.
I need some help for my dad who is a diabetic. I would like some cookie recipes if you have some available or could...
How do you exchange soup in the exchange list?
How do you exchange soup with the Exchange List? I cannot find it listed in my booklet. I make both canned and homemade soup...
Can you suggest some practical experience in the field of dietetics...
Hi, I'm graduating from SUNY at Oneonta in May with a BS (Bachelor of Science) degree and nutrition degree. I live in the...
I heard that it’s important to buy milk in opaque cartons...
I searched your Web site for info on this topic, but couldn't find any. I have heard before that it's important to buy milk...
Is horse milk suitable for people who have lactose intolerance?
I need information about horse milk. Is this type of milk suitable for people who have lactose intolerance? Is there a market for this...
Our daughter who is 4 seems to have less than normal...
Our daughter, who is four, seems to have less than normal bowel movements sometimes going four to five days without. The last couple of...
Are veggie chips actually healthy ?
Are veggie chips actually healthy?
If you define healthy as fried chips, then no because of the added fat. However some veggie chips are baked,...
I have found nothing on Medline on calorie needs during multiple...
I am a dietitian working in a women's hospital. I noticed in one of your FQAs that you stated that you do not know...
I began taking a colloidal mineral supplement daily and am pregnant.
I recently began taking a colloidal mineral supplement daily. I heard the tape "Dead Doctors Don't Lie" by Dr. Joel Wallach. Now I find...
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...
I’m a 15 year old female. What is a good weight...
I'm a 15-year-old female, 5 feet 6 inches, currently 101 pounds. What is a good weight for me?
Your healthy weight range for height and...
I have recently been diagnosed with CHF (congestive heart failure).
I am a 56-year-old woman who has recently been diagnosed with CHF (Congestive Heart Failure). Part of my treatment is a diet low in...
Brandy has its distinct flavor due to an ester.
Brandy has its distinct flavor due to an ester. Low molecular weight esters are present in fruits, such as pineapples, pears, bananas, apricots, grapes,...
Which diet pop has the least amount of salt in it?
Which diet pop has the least amount of salt in it? I've been drinking four to five cans of diet pop a day. I've...
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 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...
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...
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...
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....
I have high blood pressure. If I get put on Cortisone,...
Thanks for your speedy reply. My question too is why is my thyroid now hyperactive? I am to get a second opinion, but asked...
Does baking a custard affect the calcium in milk?
Does baking a custard affect the calcium in milk?
Cooking does not alter the calcium in milk. Calcium from milk in baked custard stays in...
What nutrients form our bones?
What nutrients form our bones?
Your bones contain mostly calcium and phosphorus which are minerals that give bone its rigidity. Your bones have the breaking...
How would I get daily iron requirement if I eat a...
How would a person get their daily iron requirement if that person eats a balanced diet, but eats no meat?
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)...
What is a good diet that would be for my activity...
I would just like to get an idea of a good diet that would be for my activity level. I'm 22 years old, about...
I have a female friend who weighs between 100 to 105...
Here is my question: I have a female friend who is 16 years old. She weighs between 100 to 105 pounds. Also, she is...
I am actually bulimic and a cutter because I feel so...
I think that your calculator is messed up. People feel bad about themselves as it is and I don't think that it makes them...
I was trying to find the calories in Moon cakes and...
I was trying very hard to find out the calories content in Mooncakes, a traditional Chinese recipe made for celebration during moon cakes festival.
Also,...
