Hourly movement breaks of just five minutes each seem to offer the best balance between feasibility and effectiveness for mitigating the health harms of prolonged sitting, suggests a large study ...

Drinking fruit juice and sugar-sweetened beverages from childhood through adulthood may be linked to an increased risk of developing high blood pressure as an adult, according to research published in ...

By Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN Social media’s negative effects on mental health and eating disorder risk in children and adolescents have received significant media and research attention. Similarly, ...

RDs discuss what has long been considered “the elephant in the room” in dietetics: inadequate compensation and institutional imbalance that threaten long-term viability of the profession. Read more ...

Young adults are seeking ways to enhance focus, mental clarity, and mental stamina, yet nutrition is often overlooked as a key factor in cognitive performance. Dietitians can integrate brain-focused ...

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in cognitive performance and mental fitness among younger adults, driven by increasing academic, professional, and social demands. Young adults are ...

Americans are voracious consumers of sugar and often are looking for that next decadent, scrumptious treat to satisfy their sweet tooth. According to the American Heart Association, US adults consume ...

The popularity of plant-based diets has skyrocketed over the past decade. About 3% and 5% of Americans say they’re vegan and vegetarian, respectively. 1 According to one survey of more than 1,000 ...

A few decades ago, people may not have been familiar with fermented foods. But they’ve seen significant growth in recent years, and demand doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Fermented foods saw an ...

While some varieties of cheese offer potentially beneficial bacteria, clients likely need guidance on identifying them. Knowledge about the potential health benefits of consuming probiotics regularly ...

Cultural competence within dietetics is encompassing the framework of cultural humility, with careful attention to avoid cultural appropriation and understand the impact of colonization in foodways.

According to a consumer survey, Public Perceptions of Dietary Sweeteners published in 2023 by the International Food Information Council, 28% of Americans report regularly and intentionally using low- ...