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Important Nutrients Lacking in Diets

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / December 13, 2022

Even though many Americans overconsume calories, they are underconsuming several important nutrients, which could be a health burden.

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / September 13, 2022

We know that diet quality takes a hit on days when people are eating fast food. But what about on days when they forgo it?

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / June 13, 2022

Restaurant items added after the 2018 calorie listing requirements were put in place had fewer calories compared with items served before.

By ... / January 3, 2022

Len Kravitz, PhD, program coordinator and professor of exercise science, offers tips to cut calories with small changes and substitutions.

By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD / December 6, 2021

The environments in which we live and work influence the food we consume. That’s why a “cafeteria food intervention” can improve diet.

By ... / March 8, 2021

Do you believe calories on menus are as effective as the research concludes? Do you use this information to make food choices when eating out?

By Jeffrey Janot, PhD / May 31, 2005

Clients frequently ask how many calories they burn during exercise. How do you answer so they know how to calculate calories expended?

A common inquiry clients often make is, “How many calor…