Sleep and eating behavior have a complex, bidirectional relationship, driven by hormonal regulation of appetite and metabolism.1,2 When sleep patterns are disrupted, individuals often experience increased hunger, a shift toward calorie-dense foods, and irregular eating schedules.1,3 Timing of...
Fueling Focus: Nutrition Strategies to Support Children’s Brain Health Good nutrition is a powerful tool to support children’s academic performance, emotional regulation, and development. During the school year, children face learning tasks that require sustained attention, memory, and...
Mood can fluctuate throughout the day and is shaped by external circumstances, such as those that happen throughout the day, as well as internal factors like blood sugar balance, hydration, and nutrient status.1-4 Emerging evidence, sometimes referred to as nutritional psychiatry, shows that...
Early pregnancy presents a critical window where nutrition can significantly influence fetal development, pregnancy outcomes, and long-term health for both mother and child.1,2 Health care providers can educate patients on meeting increased energy and nutrient needs, because following a healthy...
Bone health is influenced by much more than just calcium intake and is critical to healthy aging and long-term health. Peak bone mass is typically reached by age 17 in females and 21 in males, with 95% of adult bone mass formed by these ages.1 After age 30, bone mass gradually decreases...
Dietary fiber plays a crucial role in the health of your clients, influencing digestive function, metabolism and weight, and cardiovascular health. Fiber consists of plant-based carbohydrates that resist digestion in the small intestine and are either partially or fully fermented in the large...
Kidney health is a growing public health concern in the US and worldwide. An estimated 1 in 7 adults in the US have chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Snacking is common in the American diet, with estimates from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data indicating that 95% of adults 20 years and older consume one or more snack foods or beverages daily, and 78% of adults consume two or more snacks per day.
Protein is a key macronutrient, essential for physiological functions such as healing, supporting the immune system, and maintaining metabolic health. Beyond these foundational roles, clinical trials consistently show that high-protein diets, exceeding the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of...
Being nutritionally prepared for surgery can help your patients experience better outcomes and a faster recovery.
