If my husband had a dietary plan, he would feel involved...
Sure appreciate the quick reply! MC disease is minimal change disease of the kidneys. His kidneys or the lining of them, I can't remember,...
How to tell when blood glucose readings are low and when...
I was wondering how to tell when blood glucose readings are just "low" and when they are "deadly" low? Sometimes I have readings of...
I had trouble on a low calorie diet and felt hungry.
Thanks so much for your prompt and detailed response regarding my question about a low carbohydrate diet. I very much appreciate your professional opinion...
Are supplement drinks and protein shakes good for diabetics?
I am curious as to whether Zeal Supplement drinks and protein shakes are good for diabetics? Why or why not?
What is the healthiest diet...
My daughter is starting college to become a registered dietitian. Do...
My daughter is starting college this fall to study to be a registered dietician and we are searching for scholarship information. If you know...
I need a list of food that does not contain milk...
I was wondering if I could get any type of information on lactose intolerance. I have a 2-year-old who cannot tolerate any type of...
I have diverticulosis and have cut out lettuce, apples, peanuts and...
I have a condition called diverticulosis. It seems every Spring I get into trouble with it. I've already cut out lettuce, apples, peanuts, and...
I began having pains in my abdomen and thought I was...
I am writing to you because I am at my wits end! Several weeks ago, I began having pains in my abdomen. At first,...
Who coined this phrase: “Eat to live not live to eat”?
I am a graduate student at Eastern Kentucky University. I am working towards my master's in Community Nutrition. I am looking for the answer...
I’m pregnant with my second child and gained 70 pounds which...
Hi, I hope you can answer my question. I'm 180 pounds 5 feet 2 inches and just found out I'm pregnant with my second...
My daughter is 7 months pregnant and the corners of her...
My daughter is 7 months pregnant and the corners of her mouth are so cracked that the skin is growing back crooked. I'm concerned...
What is the fat content of human milk?
What is the fat content of human milk? Would you have a reference for this?
Human milk has 1.3 gms of fat per fluid ounce...
Everything I read says that children do not need salt or...
Everything I read says that children do not need salt or sugar. I made all my own baby food, but now I am confused...
Why is my blood pressure is rising?
My blood pressure (systolic) is rising surprisingly (usually 130 or less, now up to 145 over the last month or so). We have changed...
Prior to discharge from the hospital, I was told to go...
I was told, prior to discharge from the hospital, to go on a "low-fat" diet. However, I don't have an appointment with either my...
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,...
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....
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...
I am a RN working in an intensive care unit and...
I am an RN working in an intensive care unit at a local hospital. For our patients on a ventilator, we must calculate the...
I am doing a practical period in a zoo in Europe....
I am doing a practical period in a zoo in Europe. There is a problem with some of their birds because they die of...
On the girls’ very best days, I’m lucky if they drink...
On the girls' very best days, I'm lucky if they drink 2 cups of milk. It's usually MUCH less. More like 1 cup and...
I fractured some bones. Other than a balanced diet and 3...
Hi, I have just fractured my radius and my patella other than a balanced diet and 3 glasses of milk a day should I...
Recently I went for a fitness test and was tested with...
I am 29 years old. I am 5 feet and 4 inches tall and weigh 107 pounds, in general, my built is small. I...
Are there websites that will calculate my total calorie intake?
Where can I get a nutrition analysis software program? How expensive are they? Are there any websites with a program that will calculate my...
I try to eat healthy, but I need a diet plan...
I have been walking every day for over a year. I recently increased my exercise, in addition to the walking (about 2 miles a...
It bought back memories from when I was an inpatient at...
I got an email from Renfrew (eating disorder clinic) today. It bought back memories from when I was there. I am keeping the folder...
