WIC can only give out iron fortified formula until 12 months of age.
Under our federal guidelines for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), we can only give out iron-fortified formula until 12 months of age. Every so often we hear from parents that a doctor told them that they don't need iron-fortified formula because they will pick up iron from the rural well water they use. Most...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with kidney disease or high potassium blood levels?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with kidney disease or high potassium blood levels?
The Renal Dietitians dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association specializes in working with patients with kidney disease and elevated blood potassium levels. You can find a dietitian at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Include your zip...
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have anemia?
Where can I find a dietitian who works with people who have anemia?
The Medical Nutrition and Nutrition Entrepreneurs dietetic practice groups of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provide medical nutrition therapy based on your diagnosis. Dietitians often have their own private practice nutrition counseling services in addition to services provided in a clinic...
I have heard that it is not good for you to take iron pills because of the free radicals?
Hi, I have heard that it is not good for you to take iron pills because of the free radicals (I'm not sure if it's correct English). Is this true?
I have now got a serum iron of 6 and I understand it is not good. Is there a better way of getting compliments (if...
We would like to know the amount of calcium needed daily for a person according to his age, gender, and weight.
We are the Lebanese Osteoporosis Prevention Society (LOPS). Our concern among others is to provide awareness to our society about osteoporosis and how to prevent it. We are very interested in your articles about osteoporosis and the optimal calcium intake. We would like to have documents, questionnaires or protocols about the detection of the...
I was recently told I have low saturation levels of iron in my blood.
I was recently told I have low saturation levels of iron in my blood, although I am not anemic at the present time. I also have recently been diagnosed with an adrenal tumor that, so far, tests have shown to be benign. I have no systemic indications of malignancy. I'm being followed by a...
What vitamins do you recommend that will give me a boost of energy?
What vitamins do you recommend that will give me a boost of energy during working hours?
If you want energy and to stay awake, eat more meat, fish or poultry than carbohydrates at breakfast and lunch. If you want to fall asleep, eat more carbohydrates at dinner. Also, don't eat too much food at one...
I have been discussing with doctors this issue of the vitamins and urine.
I have been discussing with doctors this issue of the vitamins, but none could give me that convincing explanation and advice as you did. What you say make a lot of sense i.e. making expensive urine. Thanks a lot.
The reason I said you would make expensive urine is your body absorbs about 15% from...
Is it okay to have more of a certain nutrient?
How important is it to have a balanced nutrient intake in your diet? Is it okay to have more of a certain nutrient?
The goal of eating a balanced amount of nutrients is to eat a wide variety of foods from all food groups (meat, starch, vegetables, fruit, dairy, and healthy fats) that will give...
What foods naturally contain folic acid?
What foods naturally contain folic acid?
Folic acid also called folacin is richly (>10% per 1 cup serving) found in spinach, asparagus, turnip greens, lima beans, beef liver, parsley, broccoli, and romaine lettuce.