Zero Waste Cooking for dummies, by Rosanne Rust, MS, RDN, is a book much needed by today’s western consumers who have been spoiled by a...

Why should nutrition professionals pitch story ideas and messages to the media? In a nutshell: to expand our reach and influence by...

As dietitians, we dedicate years to learning how to help people be the healthiest they can be. We learn what to eat in what amounts, how...

During my many years of counseling patients from all walks of life, a common perception they arrived with was the fear that meeting with...

Communication expertise is essential for nutrition professionals to make a difference and have an impact.

Would you agree we live in an increasingly polarized culture? Specifically, in the field of nutrition, polarization and controversy are...

Our guest blog is written by registered dietitian nutritionist Julie Satterfeal. Get to know her better on the community page. Julie is...

March is the month for St. Patrick’s Day, Spring Break, March Madness, and… if you are an RDN, or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist,...

Asking this question in the first place… begs these questions: “Are there myths in medicine?” and if there are, “what might they be?” As...

What do you think is illustrated with the visual aid depicted in the photo? Did you guess BMI (Body Mass Index)? How can I use a visual...

I have been teaching young children since I was a teenager. This photo was taken back in the 90’s! Young children have long been one of...

If you ask people on the street why people are getting fatter, you will get as many answers as the number of people you ask. People with...

What is your favorite food? Why did you pick that food? Does thinking about eating it conjure up good memories? Was it one of your...

I venture that outside of formal school I have learned more around a table sharing meals with others than in any other single place. I’ve...

Did you know? Our country is in the midst of a “loneliness epidemic.” Consider these statistics: More than one-fourth of all American...

Let’s meet 10 of them: Starting with Miss Understanding, when what you said and what I thought you said are NOT the same. Much like the...

Successful communication creates a sharing of ideas and feelings between the communicator and the audience. It results in an audience...

Effective nutrition communication is not an accident, but is strategically designed. It is the result of making a plan, working the plan,...

Just 2 years ago I was finishing work on an introductory textbook titled Nutrition for Everyone (Resources). At the time, writing… and...

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