Fall 2012

With ancient mythological roots (cornu Copiae is Latin for “horn of plenty”), the cornucopia’s iconic image of a cone-shaped basket overflowing with a bountiful harvest symbolizes prosperity and abundance and, in some interpretations, reward for

Pamella Vodicka was used to working in the trenches, having notched years of experience as a pediatric clinical dietitian working with chronically ill children and anxious parents. And as an officer with the U.S. Public

“When patients are getting nutrition information from different sources — the Internet, their family and friends — it can be confusing,” says Michele Lites, registered dietitian and certified specialist in oncology nutrition. “It’s nice to

Sustainable protein with omega-3s Also known as Asian sea bass, sustainable sea bass or giant perch, a 5-ounce portion of barramundi has 137 calories (half that of salmon), 2½ grams total fat, negligible saturated fat

Interest in the state of our stool begins when we’re born. The first stool, called meconium, consists of amniotic fluid the fetus swallowed in utero and secretions from the gastrointestinal tract. Its passage is an

Preparing for a marathon conjures images of grueling long-distance runs, piles of pre-race pasta and discarded paper cups along the 26.2-mile course. While replacing fluids and electrolytes during a long race is essential, it's just

Due to differences in lean body composition between biological males and females, it's generally preferable to base nutrition recommendations on the patient's biological sex in order to meet energy and protein needs, in addition to

Often it’s the little things that make a big difference in cooking, and whether you’re roasting vegetables or baking cookies, steaming fish or sifting dry baking ingredients, nothing makes life easier than parchment paper. Treated

What do you get when you cross a cake, a casserole and a meringue? The soufflé: egg whites whipped to a peak, combined with a sweet or savory base and baked to puffy perfection. It's

"Nutrition is much more than just getting a belly full," said Patricia Thompson, MSc, RdN, SNS, during an interview on Smile Jamaica, a popular morning TV show in her Caribbean country. Academy member and founder

How Do Apples Help Keep the Doctor Away?  Fresh apples contain soluble and insoluble fiber and phytochemicals (particularly flavonoids). Epidemiological research has linked apple consumption to reduced risk of some cancers, cardiovascular disease and diabetes,

While scrolling through my inbox one day in May, I was excited to see the SmartBrief for Nutritionists email headline "Why Dietitians Are Important for the U.S. Olympic Team." I recognized many parts of the