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Experts Corner - Health Care Questions and Health Care Answers from Health Care Professionals
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Sophia Medinsky
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General Nutrition |
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DietitianCentral.com
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prunda
(05/15/12)
Article 2161— Please disregard the previous submission I made today
*see below for inquiry(I apologize for the confusion)
I have a pt with perintonitis, new ileostomy, now has
cdiff.
I recommended Vital ...
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Mary Ellen Hansson
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Renal Nutrition |
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DietitianCentral.com
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shana
(05/14/12)
Article 2159— Hi,
I was wondering how to address hypoalbumenia in patient
with CKD who are not on dialysis.
thank ...
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05/16/12
Dear Shana,
The most recent guidelines are in the 2000 KDOQI
guidelines for nutrition. They can be found at
http://www.kidney.org/professionals/kdoqi/pdf/KDOQI2000Nutr
itionGL.pdf link.
I ...
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Diane King
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Sports Nutrition |
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DietitianCentral.com
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honeyb
(05/14/12)
Article 2158— Dear Diane,
Hi. I have a client , an equestrian, who is asking advice
on carbo loading and supplements that he can take during
the event. I am not very familiar with sports nutrition. I
have ...
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05/15/12
Thank you for your question. I think any time an RD is
asked to help a client in a field you may be less familiar
with, they want to get cutting edge and very specific with
things like ...
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Lanah Brennan
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Supplements |
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DietitianCentral.com
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wonderwmn79
(05/08/12)
Article 2157— I noticed they make gummy calcium chews. Are these just
as absorbant as regular Calcium supplements? Each gummy
is 500mg tricalcium phospate. ...
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05/15/12
Although calcium carbonate and citrate are more common
forms of calcium supplements, there are several other
available forms including tricalcium phosphate, calcium
lactate, calcium gluconate ...
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Melissa Herrmann Dierks
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Entrepreneurism |
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DietitianCentral.com
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klslivka
(05/07/12)
Article 2156— I'm interviewing for a long-term position at a nursing home
as a PRN dietitian. I was told by the current dietitian that
she is a contract dietitian and is invoicing them. I'm not
sure the process ...
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05/07/12
Hi PA RD:
Yes, you will need liability insurance, but all RD's who
are working need that. Contact Marsh via the
www.eatright.org website, the cost is just over
$100/year. You can write the ...
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Sophia Medinsky
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Cancer & Nutrition |
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DietitianCentral.com
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HK
(05/05/12)
Article 2155— Hi SOPHIA,
I have a question for you for one of my outpatient in our
cancer clinic. I am a relatively new RD(0.5yrs) working in
a small rural hospital
How often would you use MCT oil ? I ...
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05/09/12
Dear HK. Thank you for your question!
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) are a unique form of
dietary fat that provide positive health benefits. MCTs are
composed of 6 to 10 carbon links. ...
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Mary Brighton
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Writing |
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DietitianCentral.com
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mliaroxmysox
(04/29/12)
Article 2153— What is your least favorite part about being a ...
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04/30/12
Hi! The hardest part for me about being a dietitian is
working with patients that must have strict dietary
restrictions such as with kidney disease, food allergies,
genetic diseases. I like to be ...
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Melissa Herrmann Dierks
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Career Guidance |
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DietitianCentral.com
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mliaroxmysox
(04/29/12)
Article 2152— Did you know you wanted to be a dietitian in high ...
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04/29/12
Yes, I decided when I was 16 years old that I wanted to be
a Registered Dietitian, and planned my college selections
based on that decision.
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Melissa Herrmann Dierks
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Career Guidance |
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DietitianCentral.com
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mliaroxmysox
(04/29/12)
Article 2151— What is your least favorite thing about being a ...
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04/29/12
The number of requests that I get from students for
information or volunteer opportunities! (: Just kidding.
The least favorite is the fact that everyone thinks they
are a nutrition expert, ...
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Melissa Herrmann Dierks
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Career Guidance |
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DietitianCentral.com
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mliaroxmysox
(04/29/12)
Article 2150— What advice would you give for someone who wanted to go into
this ...
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04/29/12
Do your research so that you have a clear understanding of
the education and training involved, and of the pay
expectations and job availability after completing your
training.
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Melissa Herrmann Dierks
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Career Guidance |
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DietitianCentral.com
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mliaroxmysox
(04/29/12)
Article 2149— I tried! I emailed 24 dietitians and called at least 15...
What is your favorite thing about your ...
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04/29/12
The endless opportunities and variety of projects.
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Melissa Herrmann Dierks
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Career Guidance |
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DietitianCentral.com
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mliaroxmysox
(04/29/12)
Article 2148— Have you ever done an internship? If so, ...
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04/29/12
All dietetic students complete a recognized internship or
coordiated undergraduate program. I completed my dietetic
internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
I am thinking that your ...
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Melissa Herrmann Dierks
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Career Guidance |
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DietitianCentral.com
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mliaroxmysox
(04/29/12)
Article 2147— Do you work one on one with patients? Or do you do group ...
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04/29/12
I have done both since I have been a dietitian since
1988. My current specialty is sales and marketing in the
diabetes category and nutrition communications. At this
time I limit the number ...
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Melissa Herrmann Dierks
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Career Guidance |
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DietitianCentral.com
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mliaroxmysox
(04/29/12)
Article 2146— Do dietitians have to eat healthy and nutritious all the ...
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04/29/12
Nobody makes the most nutritious choices 100% of the
time. A healthy diet is about balance, variety, and
moderation. A focus on labeling foods as "good" or "bad"
doesn't work.
Dietitians are ...
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Melissa Herrmann Dierks
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Career Guidance |
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DietitianCentral.com
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mliaroxmysox
(04/29/12)
Article 2145— Is being a dietitian like being a food counselor? ...
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04/29/12
Hi Student: Dietitians can be found working in many
roles. There are clinical dietitians that work in
hospitals, foodservice dietitians that work in schools,
extended care facilities, or ...
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Melissa Herrmann Dierks
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Career Guidance |
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DietitianCentral.com
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ngraham
(04/19/12)
Article 2142— I am wondering if you can help me with the processes for
filling out a Superbill. I have opted not to accept insurance
at this time, and would like to provide patients with a
superbill. I'm ...
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04/20/12
Hello TX RD:
You might want to visit www.eatright.org and purchae the
book, "Making Nutrition Your Business: Private Practice
and Beyond" for more detailed information. A doctor does
not ...
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Mary Ellen Hansson
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General Nutrition |
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DietitianCentral.com
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prunda
(04/18/12)
Article 2141— do you know if there are any statistics on RD to pt ratio
in an acute setting. I work in a community hospital and I
find myself seeing ~12 pts/day and trying to fit in 115 min
of d/c rounds and ...
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04/18/12
Hi Prunda,
I am not aware of any patient to RD ratios in the acute
care setting. Have you checked with AND or the special
membership groups involved in hospital dietetics?
Good luck.
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Lanah Brennan
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General Nutrition |
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DietitianCentral.com
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prunda
(04/11/12)
Article 2139— Is it true to limit fat when trying to nourish a severely
malnourished individual since they likely are low in the
digestive enzymes to break down fat? I heard this
somewhere and I wanted to ...
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04/18/12
Individuals with Kwashiorkor (severe protein
malnourishment) suffer several effects of protein
deficiency. They may have edema because lack of albumin
causes pressure changes increasing ...
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prunda
(04/18/12):
thank you for the explanation. ...
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LeeAnn Smith
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Weight Loss/Management |
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DietitianCentral.com
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ThinLink
(04/11/12)
Article 2138— I have a client- female, 50yrs, 5'2" and weighs 150#. She
wants to lose 30#. She is very active and conscious of
the foods she eats, and wants to lose the weight quickly.
Average intake is ...
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04/19/12
Thank you for your question. Clients who are trying to lose
weight often balk at the idea of eating more food in order
to support healthy metabolism. I think your thought process
is right on ...
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Mary Brighton
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Prenatal Nutrition |
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DietitianCentral.com
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kmorris
(03/28/12)
Article 2137— My question is related to food safety during pregnancy.
Specifically, the guideline related to soft cheese
consumption. It's my understanding that pregnant women
should not consume ...
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03/28/12
Hi KMorris,
Mozzarella and Feta ARE safe to eat during pregnancy, as
long as they are pasteurized.
There are a few cheeses (primarily French ones) that are not
safe to eat during pregnancy, even ...
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Mary Brighton
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Prenatal Nutrition |
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DietitianCentral.com
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tntonline
(03/09/12)
Article 2135— Hi Mary,
I'm in my first trimester of pregnancy (about 7 weeks). So
far I've only been supplementing Folic Acid and vitamin D.
I have two questions concerning vitamin A.
1) I purchased ...
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03/11/12
Hello and congratulations on your pregnancy.
You asked excellent questions.
1. The prenatal vitamin containing 4000 iu of 100% beta
carotene is the best of the two choices. The ...
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Melissa Herrmann Dierks
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Career Guidance |
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DietitianCentral.com
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Stephie
(03/01/12)
Article 2132— Hi Melissa,
A small wellness business (not RDs)has asked me to see
clients on a cash basis who 'screen out' of their
counseling due to medical conditions. My questions are
1. Besides ...
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03/04/12
Hi Stephie:
A good resource for you is a book that can be purchased at
www.eatright.org called, "Making Nutrition Your
Business". You will find sample forms in the book. Many
RD's also sell ...
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Lanah Brennan
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Supplements |
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Posted on
DietitianCentral.com
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slzrmd01
(02/21/12)
Article 2131— Hi Lanah, I'm new to this website but find it very
helpful. I am wondering if you are familiar with Herbalife
and your comments on it. Thanks..
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02/26/12
Herbalife is a large direct sell company with millions of
independent distributors worldwide. They sale nutrition
supplements, skin and hair care products. I am not familiar
with all of their ...
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Lanah Brennan
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Food Allergies |
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DietitianCentral.com
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hdrich
(01/25/12)
Article 2129— I am aware you are probably very busy but, I am in need of
assistance.- My client who has been diagnosis with several
autoimmune disorders-lupus, sjorgen and systemic sclerosis-
she also has ...
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02/01/12
Hello,
It is not uncommon for patients suffering from autoimmune
disorders to also have food allergies. Just as their
immune system attacks their own proteins, it can also do
the same with ...
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Lanah Brennan
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General Nutrition |
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DietitianCentral.com
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MSRDLDN
(01/23/12)
Article 2128— Have you read the book "The Calcium Lie" and if so, what is
your opinion on it? I have had multiple questions recently
about this book and cannot seem to find any expert
evaluations on it. I ...
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01/26/12
Hello,
I have not read "The Calcium Lie". From what I have heard
about the book, it deals with bone health being about more
than just calcium supplementation. There is some truth to
this. ...
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LeeAnn Smith
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Weight Loss/Management |
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DietitianCentral.com
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dianediva
(01/05/12)
Article 2125— Hi! I am a consultant dietitian and have a patient who is
morbid obese (~281kg) Ht: 67" She is bed bound w/ hx of
DM, HTN, PE. Her approximate caloric intake is only
~1200kcal. What is the ...
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01/09/12
Hello Diane,
Thank you for posting your question. Is the patient
receiving physical therapy to help increase energy
expenditure? Is she living at home or in a facility?
The Mifflin-St ...
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Lanah Brennan
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Weight Loss/Management |
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Posted on
DietitianCentral.com
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dianediva
(01/05/12)
Article 2124— Hi! I am a consultant dietitian and have a patient who is
morbid obese (~281kg) Ht: 67" She is bed bound w/ hx of
DM, HTN, PE. Her approximate caloric intake is only
~1200kcal. What is the ...
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01/10/12
Calorie needs may be best calculated based on her ideal
body weight (IBW). Discuss with the physician goals for
weight loss and be sure to document in her chart. Needs
may vary on her age, but ...
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Lanah Brennan
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Supplements |
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DietitianCentral.com
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clb92865
(01/05/12)
Article 2123— Hi Lanah, I have been asked to speak at a drug and alcohol rehab facility. I am
wondering if you have any experience working with this population of people
and if so, any suggestions or advise? ...
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01/10/12
I have presented a couple of nutrition talks to local
community rehab programs in the past. Since many of the
participants are struggling not only with their nutrition
status, but are trying to ...
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clb92865
(01/17/12):
Thank you for pointing me in the right ...
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LeeAnn Smith
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General Nutrition |
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Posted on
DietitianCentral.com
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Grenada
(01/05/12)
Article 2122— Hi LeeAnn
How would you calcuate Procalamine at 40ml/hr
Est. needs1610 kcals, 55g protein
Your expertise ...
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01/09/12
Hello,
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately, Procalamine is
not a product that I am familiar with using. You may want
to redirect your question to one of the other RDs who ...
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LeeAnn Smith
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General Nutrition |
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Posted on
DietitianCentral.com
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rd3157
(12/13/11)
Article 2116— hi leeann,
i was thinking of taking my masters in public health.
what do you think of online mph? any recommendations as to
time, money, and school online? your input is highly
appreciated.
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12/13/11
Because I completed my MPH in a classroom setting I am
unable to speak to the experience of completing an online
program. I can tell you, however, some of the greatest
benefits to my MPH ...
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