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RD Life — Mon, 01 May 2006 16:10:37 -0700

Could Your Home Decor Make You Fat? (The WPBF Channel)
If you are having trouble trimming down, it may be your home decor that's the problem, an author says.
Your Home Could Help Make You Fat (The Denver Channel)
The lighting and colors in your home can affect how much you eat, some say.
Could Your Home Decor Make You Fat? (WGAL.com)
If you are having trouble trimming down, it may be your home decor that's the problem, an author says.
Could Your Home Decor Make You Fat? (The Kansas City Channel)
If you are having trouble trimming down, it may be your home decor that's the problem.
Could Your Home Decor Make You Fat? (KMBC TheKansasCityChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
There is new research that suggests your decorating style may affect your eating habits, especially when it comes to the color of your kitchen walls.
Women on the move (Standard-Examiner)
Program motivates many to take on a mile OGDEN -- Nearing her 40th birthday in just a couple of weeks, Donna Milavetz wanted to do something to motivate herself, so she decided to train for the upcoming Ogden Marathon.
Poll: Most prefer no job to being obese (PhysOrg)
The majority of U.S. men and women polled for Fitness magazine say they would prefer to be unemployed to being substantially overweight.
Jobless or overweight? Survey finds most choose jobless (KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul)
More than half of Americans say they'd rather lose their jobs than get fat. Fifty-eight percent of women and 54 percent of men say
The Diet Detective: There may be more than you think in restaurant food (The State)
Most people think that if you want to eat healthy at a restaurant, all you have to do is know the “right” way to order. We have learned secrets from several restaurant insiders that will shock even the savviest restaurant diners who think they’re ordering healthy.
Poll: Most prefer no job to being obese (UPI)
NEW YORK, May 1 (UPI) -- The majority of U.S. men and women polled for Fitness magazine say they would prefer to be unemployed to being substantially overweight.
Media Advisory & Interview Opportunity - New Study Results Show Even Small Lifestyle Changes Can Prevent Excess Weight (CNW Group via Yahoo! Finance)
New landmark study presented at yesterday's Pediatric Academic Societies meeting in San Francisco shows the first tangible evidence that small steps lead to big results in preventing excess weight gain.
Smart shopping can help pre-diabetics (Bismarck Tribune)
10 a.m. - Healthy grocery shopping sometimes seems to require a magnifying class, a calculator and an advanced degree in chemistry. But careful label-reading becomes even more important when someone is diagnosed with diabetes.
Health notes (Baltimore Sun)
Health calendar (Birmingham News)
American Red Cross, Blood Services, Alabama Region-Birmingham Ridge Park Donor Center, 1130 22nd Street South, Suite 1000, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. today-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday.
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT (Pioneer Press)
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT My friend Michelle wanted to make me laugh about my impending birthday, so she took me to a musical play about menopause — "the hilarious celebration of women and the change." Very funny.
To do for you (The Times-News)
The Bariatric Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. today at Magic Valley Regional Medical Center's Education Center, 588 Addison Ave. W., Twin Falls. The support group is for patients who have undergone bariatric surgery.

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RD Life — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 16:10:09 -0700

Is stress driving you to eat? (Portsmouth Herald)
How many times have you said - "I know how I’m supposed to be eating. Why don’t I have the willpower to do it?" Maybe it’s more than a case of low willpower. There may be other factors that are pushing you away from your health and weight goals.
Guilty pleasures may help to heal body, experts say (The Huntington Herald-Dispatch)
Many people take time out to enjoy a bar of chocolate or sip on some wine with dinner. Now experts say those foods not only antioxidants, but also may have the power to help the body heal.

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RD Life — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 16:09:22 -0700

Obesity and Diabetes: How they affect our children (Southern Illinoisan)
As juvenile obesity rates in the United States continue to escalate, parents need to be aware that their children are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Normally observed in individuals over the age of 45, Type 2 diabetes is now more commonly seen in young people.
How do you measure up? MEETING VIDEO | tEAM MEMBER'S VIDEO DIARY (Kansas City Star)
Whack! That slapping sound is Team Lisa dietary coach Elizabeth Stewart whipping us into shape. She has been watching our weight-loss efforts the last two months, and frankly she doesn’t seem impressed.

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RD Life — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 16:09:02 -0700

The Magic of Hope (djournal.com)
Granting the "wishes" of organizations fighting cancer, diabetes and heart disease has added to the magic of Festival of Hope. Over the past two years, Project Hope, the festival's parent organization, has set aside funds for grants to community organizations taking on the three diseases.
Event emphasizes teamwork to fight obesity (The Daily Star)
ONEONTA — Refreshments weren’t what one would necessarily expect Thursday at a food and fitness conference sponsored by several local organizations.
Put safety first for healthy grilled fare (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
By KELSEY HOLM, Courier Staff Writer WATERLOO --- All good things are worth the wait, and summertime grilling is no different.
County marks Older Americans Month in May (San Mateo County Times)
Since President John F. Kennedy first proclaimed May as Older Americans Month in May 1963, government officials have focused on the month to publicly acknowledge the contributions of seniors

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RD Life — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 16:09:11 -0700

Put safety first for healthy grilled fare (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
By KELSEY HOLM, Courier Staff Writer WATERLOO --- All good things are worth the wait, and summertime grilling is no different.
Potato chip roll-ups from Grandma's recipe go over big (Detroit News)
Cooking with your grandchildren can be very rewarding. It's a chance to teach, imparting some of your hard-earned knowledge, spend quality time with the kids and have fun.
A Favorite Spring Coffee Cake (Hartford Courant)
Q: I have made so many of your recipes over the years, and now I'm sending you one of my own. Can you please lighten this up? It's a spring brunch favorite of ours.
There's still a whole lot to learn about whole grains (Pioneer Press)
"What do you need to know about whole grains?" I asked my consumer-guy husband. He grabbed the loaf of bread on the counter and stared at the label.

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RD Life — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 16:08:51 -0700

Put safety first for healthy grilled fare (Waterloo Cedar-Falls Courier)
By KELSEY HOLM, Courier Staff Writer WATERLOO --- All good things are worth the wait, and summertime grilling is no different.
Paddock Lane raising awareness for diabetes (The Beatrice Daily Sun)
Keeping track of the number of carbohydrates in the foods they eat, testing their blood multiple times, and taking insulin shots are the challenges faced each day by seven diabetic children attending Paddock Lane Elementary School in Beatrice.
Boeckner elected to Nebraska Hall of Ag Achievement (Scottsbluff Star-Herald)
Dr. Linda Boeckner, an extension specialist at the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center at Scottsbluff, is one of nine Nebraskans elected to the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement.
Hospitals focus on food (Portsmouth Herald)
DALLAS - Where wouldn’t you expect to find a chef extraordinaire? In hospital food service, the once ill-reputed home of the bland and blah. Now it’s the place to be. Just ask Venus DeJesus, pastry chef at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas.
Lighten coffee cake with Splenda, low-fat options (Honolulu Advertiser)
Q. Cherry almond coffee cake is a spring brunch favorite of ours. Can you lighten it?
Leslie Harlib's Cuisine Scene: Flying Pig takes off with barbecue in San Rafael (Marin Independent Journal)
The Flying Pig Diner is an offbeat name for the retooled version of San Rafael's Dipsea Cafe, at 2200 Fourth St., that opened Monday. Same owners, new concept.
Female runners have special needs (The Monterey County Herald)
Lots of competitors in this weekend's Big Sur International Marathon. And along with the pasta parties and hydration stations, let's not forget these essential nutrients, especially for women athletes:
Physicians' Nutrition Education Lacking, American Dietetic Association (Medical News Today)
A new study indicating that 60 percent of medical schools in the United States are not meeting minimum recommendations for their students' nutrition education offers more reasons for consumers to seek food and nutrition advice from the experts: the registered dietitians of the American Dietetic Association... click link for more info.
Thinking outside the Pockets (Rocky Mountain News)
Hot Pockets Biscuits. Sausage, Egg & Cheese, and Bacon, Egg & Cheese. $2.69 per 9-ounce box of two individually wrapped frozen filled biscuits.

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RD Life — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 16:08:54 -0700

Certain vitamins may help in protecting skin from serious sun damage (The Daily Reflector)
Q I have heard that certain vitamins may help prevent skin cancer. Is this true? — J.D., Chocowinity
There's still a whole lot to learn about whole grains (Pioneer Press)
"What do you need to know about whole grains?" I asked my consumer-guy husband. He grabbed the loaf of bread on the counter and stared at the label.
Are American kitchens making us fat? (Bradenton Herald)
Half a century ago, the average American kitchen measured about 80 square feet, and the average American man weighed about 166 pounds.
LCSD1 hosts nutrition talk for parents A registered dietician said the surest indicator of childhood obesity was the (Wyoming Tribune-Eagle)
A registered dietician said the surest indicator of childhood obesity was the presence of a television in the bedroom.
Health Magazine Names StarKist Tuna Fillets(TM) 2006 ''Best in Foods'' Awards Winner (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
SAN FRANCISCO----April 25, 2006--Charlie® the tuna's latest mouth-watering catch is making a splash with the editors at Health magazine, one of America's most trusted sources on healthy living.
Home-cooked meals relegated to side-dish status (Kane County Chronicle)
ELBURN – Lori Crimmins admits that she does not particularly enjoy cooking. Still, she finds herself in front of the stove almost every day. "I don't like it," said Crimmins, a 41-year-old Elburn resident. "It's a pain."
Home-cooked meals relegated to side-dish status (Kane County Chronicle)
ELBURN – Lori Crimmins admits that she does not particularly enjoy cooking. Still, she finds herself in front of the stove almost every day. "I don't like it," said Crimmins, a 41-year-old Elburn resident. "It's a pain."
Schools consider candy limits (The Biloxi Sun Herald)
Some Mississippi schools could limit the sale of candy bars and other snack foods to improve child nutrition and physical fitness.

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RD Life — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 16:07:51 -0700

The Diet Detective: Charles Stuart Platkin (The State)
Although it's difficult to answer the thousands of questions we receive each year, here are the answers to a few of the most common:
Boeckner elected to Nebraska Hall of Ag (Scottsbluff Star-Herald)
Dr. Linda Boeckner, an extension specialist at the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center at Scottsbluff, is one of nine Nebraskans elected to the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement.
Are American kitchens making us fat? (Bradenton Herald)
Half a century ago, the average American kitchen measured about 80 square feet, and the average American man weighed about 166 pounds.
McClenathan clan enjoys one well-deserved reunion (News Journal)
LEXINGTON -- Scott, Susan and Lena McClenathan are spending a few days with Scott's parents, Dave and Sue McClenathan on Algire Road. It's a break from a long war for Staff Sgt. Scott McClenathan, who is in the middle of his second tour of duty in Iraq.
Schools rethink candy sales (The Clarion-Ledger)
Say so long to the boxes of chocolate bars sold as fund-raisers to subsidize school budgets.
The colours of nutrition (Toronto Sun)
IN TOMORROW'S PAPER:
Diabetes care highlights workshop (Poughkeepsie Journal)
Veronica Mincey was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about six years ago. Even though she knows a lot about the disease, the Town of Poughkeepie resident still seeks out information about it.
Milk allergy, lactose intolerance are different (Poughkeepsie Journal)
Question: A friend of mine has a son who is allergic to milk and soy products. Do you have any recommendations for food substitutes so he can get the nutrition he needs?

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RD Life — Sat, 22 Apr 2006 16:07:30 -0700

Whispering sweet nothings (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
It seems like just about every morning’s newspaper includes headlines about the latest health study.
Demystifying health food shopping (The Southern Illinoisan)
CARBONDALE - For some, health food stores are the grocery version of the "Twilight Zone." Very basic items are there one day and disappear the next.
Demystifying health food shopping (Southern Illinoisan)
CARBONDALE - For some, health food stores are the grocery version of the "Twilight Zone." Very basic items are there one day and disappear the next. "Today it's lettuce."
Whispering sweet nothings (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
It seems like just about every morning’s newspaper includes headlines about the latest health study.
The feel good factor - Public Health (BellaOnline)
“I wish I looked different.” Sounds familiar? Ofcourse it does! The world today is obsessed with looking good. For every man, looking good is what Brad Pitt epitomizes and for every women Angelina Jolie fits the profile.

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RD Life — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 16:07:22 -0700

Who’s going where… (Nutraingredients.com)
4/21/2006 - A round up of the latest new appointments in the supplements and functional foods industries. Zila has appointed Bernie Landes as vice president and general manager – a role in which he will lead the company into a new phase of growth, as it grows its customer base in the US and internationally.
Slimming Soda Goes Beyond No Calorie (NBC 5 Dallas Fort Worth)
The maker of a new soda says the beverage actually burns calories while boosting energy.
Obesity main culprit in diabetes boom (MENAFN)
Obesity main culprit in diabetes boom
Students Eat Healthier With Nutrition Info (WUSTL in the News)
Pepperoni or cheese pizza? A burger with or without cheese? Students posed with those lunch-line dilemmas were more likely to select the healthier option when a school posted nutritional information at the cafeteria counter, according to a new study.
Idaho man cracks 100-pound mark (Casper Star-Tribune)
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) -- A 5-foot-9, 22-year-old man who eats 6,500 calories a day -- two and a half times the average intake for an adult male -- has earned a special reward for breaking the 100-pound mark:
Obituaries, April 21, 2006 (Saratogian)
Anna R. Anderson SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Anna R. Anderson, 87, of Saratoga Springs, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2006, at Wesley Health Care Center, where she resided for the past year. Born June 3, 1918, in Grove City, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Dr. Walter and Roma Rossman.

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RD Life — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 16:06:33 -0700

Homemade soup, meds and time to rest aid healing (Pioneer Press)
I've coughed and hacked my way through a week of sniffles and sneezes. And I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. Guess I'll just have to take some time to get well.
Eating Disorders, a Hidden Cause of Infertility (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Recent studies have suggested as many as one out of five patients treated at fertility clinics has an eating disorder. As both eating disorders and infertility rates are on the rise, women should be more carefully screened by their health care professionals.
As New Study Finds Physicians' Nutrition Education Lacking, ADA Advises Consumers Seeking Best Info: See a Registered (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
A new study indicating that 60 percent of medical schools in the United States are not meeting minimum recommendations for their students' nutrition education offers more reasons for consumers to seek food and nutrition advice from the experts: the registered dietitians of the American Dietetic Association.
Deficient in B-12? (South Bend Tribune)
Tired and run down? No appetite? Trouble walking? Depressed or irritable? Do your hands or feet tingle?
Deficient in B-12? (South Bend Tribune)
Tired and run down? No appetite? Trouble walking? Depressed or irritable? Do your hands or feet tingle?
Confusion surrounds B-12 deficiency (Bradenton Herald)
Tired and run down? No appetite? Trouble walking? Depressed or irritable? Do your hands or feet tingle?
Threat Associated with Bird Flu - Public Health (BellaOnline)
Influenza virus is usually of two types- A and B. Type A can cause more severe illness than the type B. Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds and caused by type A strains of the influenza virus.
Tamiflu-Minimize the Risk of Bird Flu - Public Health (BellaOnline)
A number of Asian countries have reported and is reporting cases of avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu or avian flu, in their domestic and wild bird populations.
Something Bright to start your day... (EdmontonSun.com)
WHAT SECURITY? A security guard shocked customers in a Brazilian bank when he accidentally shot himself in the leg. The customers thought they were caught up in a robbery at the Banco do Brasil in Osasco, reports the Estado de Sao Paulo newspaper.
Idaho man cracks 100-pound mark (Casper Star-Tribune)
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) -- A 5-foot-9, 22-year-old man who eats 6,500 calories a day -- two and a half times the average intake for an adult male -- has earned a special reward for breaking the 100-pound mark:
Soup 'n' crackers starts with just 3 ingredients (Detroit News)
Nothing could be simpler than making soup with just two ingredients and crackers with only one.
Jambalaya An Impressive Potluck (Hartford Courant)
To complete our Potluck Series, I am sharing perhaps the ultimate potluck entree - jambalaya. There's something for everyone in there; roasted chicken, lean sausage, or shrimp. It may take two hours to bake in the oven, but it's pretty easy to throw together at the front end. And the result is a darned impressive potluck dish.
Is your kitchen making you fat? (San Jose Mercury News)
Half a century ago, the average American kitchen measured about 80 square feet, and the average American man weighed about 166 pounds.
Confusion surrounds B-12 deficiency (Bradenton Herald)
Tired and run down? No appetite? Trouble walking? Depressed or irritable? Do your hands or feet tingle?

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RD Life — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 16:06:51 -0700

New Study Finds Physicians' Nutrition Education Lacking; American Dietetic Association Replies: See a Registered (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
A new study indicating that 60 percent of medical schools in the United States are not meeting minimum recommendations for their students' nutrition education offers more reasons for consumers to seek food and nutrition advice from the experts: the registered dietitians of the American Dietetic Association.
HEALTH NOTES (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
The Central Virginia Care Connection for Children is offering a free resource fair for parents and caregivers of children with special needs. The event will be held Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Children's Museum of Richmond, 2626 W. Broad St.
Our Neighbors....Kathy Blais (Cloquet Journal)
“When I think of the past...look at the present...and dream of the future, I am filled with hope, and great expectations lure me onward. I trust that our little effort, like the ripples on a lake, will widen and extend....”
ADA responds to med school nutrition failings (Nutraingredients.com)
4/19/2006 - The American Dietetic Association has responsed to results from a study, reported on NutraIngredients-USA.com, that many medical schools fail to give adequate nutrition education to medical students.
Going with the grain (The Pueblo Chieftain)
Suffer from brain strain when it comes to whole grains? Yes, we know we should be eating them. But just how much should we be consuming, and which products qualify as good sources? And can they taste good? We consulted some experts to design an eating and shopping game plan, and then conducted a taste test with a panel of chefs, readers and an enthusiastic 7-year-old. Gail Frank, a
Counting calories a little easier online (South Bend Tribune)
LOS ANGELES -- To many dieters, the thought of having to keep track of how many calories they consume bring on a headache. There's the burden of scrutinizing food labels and remembering to jot down every morsel in a food diary.
Deficient in B-12? (South Bend Tribune)
Tired and run down? No appetite? Trouble walking? Depressed or irritable? Do your hands or feet tingle?
Get Lean Charlotte (Creative Loafing Charlotte)
Have you heard the news? The answers to your weight problems may indeed be right inside your refrigerator alongside the OJ and soda! There's increasing evidence to suggest that the nutrients in milk may help you burn fat and lose weight. Join the got milk?
Health notes (Baltimore Sun)
Be potluck star with savory jambalaya (Honolulu Advertiser)
To complete my four-part potluck series, I am sharing perhaps the ultimate potluck entree — jambalaya. There's something for everyone in this dish — roasted chicken, lean sausage and shrimp. It may take two hours to bake in the oven, but it's pretty easy to throw together at the front end. And the result is a darned impressive potluck dish.
Deficient in B-12? (South Bend Tribune)
Tired and run down? No appetite? Trouble walking? Depressed or irritable? Do your hands or feet tingle?
Carmen Gorniak column: Avoid mindless eating (Green Bay Press-Gazette)
Mindless eating is rummaging in the refrigerator because you're bored. Or it might mean having another round at the pub just because it's Saturday. Or it could be buying an extra-extra-large bag of turtle chocolates after your teenager comes home with a pierced body part.
Defensive eating (Reno Gazette-Journal)
Savvy gourmets who frequently reach into their culinary stash of peppers, ginger and spices may be in for a treat. Research suggests such kitchen staples aren't only good for charging up those taste buds, they might provide the extra ingredient that helps turn the tide against cancer.
Man weighs more than 100 pounds for first time (The Idaho Statesman)
Dinner out from his mom. "I'm a medical mystery," said Matt Chaffee, who weighed in at 101 pounds on Saturday. "I've accepted it."
Health notes (Baltimore Sun)
Defensive eating (Reno Gazette-Journal)
Savvy gourmets who frequently reach into their culinary stash of peppers, ginger and spices may be in for a treat. Research suggests such kitchen staples aren't only good for charging up those taste buds, they might provide the extra ingredient that helps turn the tide against cancer.
Mediterranean made modern (Kansas City Star)
For a dozen years, nutrition experts have talked up the Mediterranean diet as the plan for optimum health, and The Star’s sunny Greek Orzo Salad pays homage to these delicious, sun-drenched flavors.
WEIGHTY ISSUE: Idaho man finally reaches 100-pound mark (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Dinner out from his mom. "I'm a medical mystery," said Matt Chaffee, who weighed in at 101 pounds on Saturday. "I've accepted it." Chaffee, who has a 26-inch waist, had several health problems as a newborn. One of them, pyloric stenosis, prevents food from emptying out of the stomach.

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RD Life — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 16:05:56 -0700

Healthy diet includes fat, but different kinds of it (The Daily Reflector)
Q I really am confused by all the reports on low-fat diets. Does it make a difference if we limit the amount of fat we eat, or not? — M.F., Greenville
Is your kitchen making you fat? (San Jose Mercury News)
Half a century ago, the average American kitchen measured about 80 square feet, and the average American man weighed about 166 pounds.
22-year-old Idaho man weighs 100 pounds for first time (The Times-News)
Dinner out from his mom. "I'm a medical mystery," said Matt Chaffee, who weighed in at 101 pounds on Saturday. "I've accepted it." Chaffee, who has a 26-inch waist, had several health problems as a newborn. One of them, pyloric stenosis, prevents food from emptying out of the stomach.
Is your kitchen making you fat? (San Jose Mercury News)
Half a century ago, the average American kitchen measured about 80 square feet, and the average American man weighed about 166 pounds.
How experts stay young (Chicago Tribune)
Do health care pros practice what they preach? We've all seen them: the nurses smoking outside the hospital doors; the overweight doctor; the nutritionist with a borderline eating disorder. Sometimes, it seems, health professionals prefer to adhere to a "Do as I say, not as I do" routine.
Longtime businessman develops all-natural way to help diabetics (The Daily Review)
HAYWARD — Elie Goldstein isn't a chemist, nor is he a doctor. But the man knows vitamins.
Hayward nutrition expert develops aid for diabetics (The Argus)
HAYWARD — Elie Goldstein is not a chemist, nor is he a doctor. But the man knows vitamins.
Defensive eating (Reno Gazette-Journal)
Savvy gourmets who frequently reach into their culinary stash of peppers, ginger and spices may be in for a treat. Research suggests such kitchen staples aren't only good for charging up those taste buds, they might provide the extra ingredient that helps turn the tide against cancer.
Defensive eating (Reno Gazette-Journal)
Savvy gourmets who frequently reach into their culinary stash of peppers, ginger and spices may be in for a treat. Research suggests such kitchen staples aren't only good for charging up those taste buds, they might provide the extra ingredient that helps turn the tide against cancer.
Lose 15 pounds by June (The Daily Item)
Warm weather tends to breed a lot of things. Flowers, convertible tops and ice cream stands can all be considered signs of spring. So to is the common binge to drop pesky holiday weight that creeps back over Easter.
Ryckman: Matters of scale (Rocky Mountain News)
The almighty scale can strike fear into a pregnant woman's heart. As someone who gained 50 pounds with one pregnancy and 60 pounds with the other, I remember prenatal checkups becoming an increasing source of stress.

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RD Life — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:06:14 -0700

Is your kitchen making you fat? (San Jose Mercury News)
Half a century ago, the average American kitchen measured about 80 square feet, and the average American man weighed about 166 pounds.
Group tries to improve health of local families (Olney Daily Mail)
Interested in helping reduce the number of preventable childhood diseases and other health concerns, a local group of health professionals and members of the community are collaborating with both school districts on educating families about health and wellness issues.
Calorie Crunchers: Holiday is over, now it's time to work on shedding pounds (Ludington Daily News)
Good bye Buster Bar. Good bye chocolate ice cream. Good bye leftovers. Hello thinner waist.
Caffeine craze on the rise (Daily Aztec)
COLUMBUS, Ohio - It is tiny, brown, and every day millions of people wake up to a brewed cup of it. It is commonly called a coffee bean. The number of American adults consuming coffee as their caffeine fix has increased in recent years. Americans consume more than 300 million cups of coffee every day, according to the Specialty Coffee Association of America.
Is your kitchen making you fat? (San Jose Mercury News)
Half a century ago, the average American kitchen measured about 80 square feet, and the average American man weighed about 166 pounds.
Conference to bring area chefs food for thought (Bangor Daily News)
CALAIS - A group of Down East chefs plans to meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Washington County Community College.
By the numbers: BMH dietitian shares numbers everyone should know (thedailytimes.com)
We all know our social security numbers, our pin numbers and several phone numbers, but registered dietitian Pat Wallin wants to know how well we know some other important figures.
Toss leaders this pitch, then watch warning track (Salem Statesman Journal)
We're ready to play ball. It's the season opener for election candidates. Let's avoid drafting athletes who'd later star in some future sitcom titled "Desperate Legislators."
Homemade soup, meds and time to rest aid healing (Pioneer Press)
I've coughed and hacked my way through a week of sniffles and sneezes. And I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. Guess I'll just have to take some time to get well.
Homemade soup, meds and time to rest aid healing (Pioneer Press)
I've coughed and hacked my way through a week of sniffles and sneezes. And I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired. Guess I'll just have to take some time to get well.
Is your kitchen making you fat? (San Jose Mercury News)
Half a century ago, the average American kitchen measured about 80 square feet, and the average American man weighed about 166 pounds.
HEALTH CALENDAR (Tallahassee Democrat)
Body Fat Analysis and Nutrition Information: Just walk in. 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Free. Club 50 Fitness Club, 3111 Mahan Drive, Suite 11 (Publix Shopping Center). 216-2003.
Juicy gossip (Standard-Examiner)
You may know less about your breakfast drink than you think Having a lot of choices can feel liberating or overwhelming. Take juice, for instance.

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RD Life — Sun, 16 Apr 2006 16:05:41 -0700

Healthy eating starts at home (Norwich Bulletin)
Whether homemade lunch is delivered in a brown paper bag or in a themed box, it's what's inside that really matters.
Parents can influence their children's tastes (Norwich Bulletin)
When Melissa Canova, 33, can't get her 3-year-old daughter, Meghan, to eat healthy, the Norwich resident starts getting creative. She cleans out the bottom half of the refrigerator -- the half Meghan can get to on her own -- and stocks it with fresh fruit.
Nutritional values (Norwich Bulletin)
It's lunchtime at Uncas Elementary School and 7-year-old Micayla Green is munching on pizza and garlic bread. She takes a few gulps of chocolate milk, but doesn't touch the green beans -- they aren't as good as mom makes them at home, she said.
Is your kitchen making you fat? (San Jose Mercury News)
Half a century ago, the average American kitchen measured about 80 square feet, and the average American man weighed about 166 pounds.

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RD Life — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 16:05:21 -0700

Is your kitchen making you fat? (San Jose Mercury News)
Half a century ago, the average American kitchen measured about 80 square feet, and the average American man weighed about 166 pounds.
Is your kitchen making you fat? (San Jose Mercury News)
Half a century ago, the average American kitchen measured about 80 square feet, and the average American man weighed about 166 pounds.
Is your kitchen making you fat? (San Jose Mercury News)
Half a century ago, the average American kitchen measured about 80 square feet, and the average American man weighed about 166 pounds.
Meet water’s cooler cousins (Deccan Herald)
Strolling the aisles of the supermarket, the hip and health-conscious know better than to stop at the endless array of sparkling and spring waters. These bottles offer only hydration. The aqua-chic want something more.
Your Planner (Quad-City Times)
n Art displayed –– Artwork created by Bettendorf Middle School students will be featured at the Bettendorf Public Library information center during April. The exhibit can be viewed Monday-Saturday.

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RD Life — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 16:05:14 -0700

Group tries to improve health of local families (Olney Daily Mail)
Interested in helping reduce the number of preventable childhood diseases and other health concerns, a local group of health professionals and members of the community are collaborating with both school districts on educating families about health and wellness issues.
Health notes (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
"IT'S EASY TO STAND BACK. BUT TO MOVE FORWARD AND TAKE A CHANCE, THAT TAKES A LITTLE MORE GUTS, A LITTLE MORE COURAGE." Tennis star Venus Williams Pregnancy weight might affect child, too Are women who pack on pounds during pregnancy priming their children for obesity? Could be, according to a new Harvard Medical School study of 770 pregnant women. Researchers divided the women into three groups:
Go, Do, Learn (The Herald-Mail)
FREDERICK, Md. - Parents Learning Together will held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at North Frederick Elementary School, 1001 Motter Ave. The meeting is free.
Cutting the fat off menus (Chicago Tribune)
Dietitian's efforts to get Lake County fit include lower-calorie fare at restaurants Last year, she took the "fried" out of Southern fried chicken in Waukegan. This year, she's lowering the calorie content of some of the city's cheese quesadillas.
Pocono Life (Pocono Record)
Neither rain nor snow stopped children from participating in Easter egg hunts this past weekend in the Poconos.
THUMBS UP? OR DOWN? (Bradenton Herald)
Riverview High School senior Bo Williams took some friendly abuse when he decided to try a serving of fresh collard greens at school.
Your Planner (Quad-City Times)
n Art displayed –– Artwork created by Bettendorf Middle School students will be featured at the Bettendorf Public Library information center during April. The exhibit can be viewed Monday-Saturday.

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RD Life — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 16:04:40 -0700

The ‘got milk?’ Great American Weight Loss Challenge Visits Houston (HispanicBusiness.com)
Miami, FL--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--April 12, 2006--Obesity rates in the US have reached epidemic proportions. It is estimated that 1/3 of Hispanics are considered obese.
The best part of waking up (The Lantern)
It is tiny, brown and millions of people wake up to it everyday. It is commonly called a coffee bean. The number of American adults consuming coffee as their caffeine fix has increased in recent years.
Calcium, vitamin D not shown to ease PMS (Honolulu Advertiser)
Q. Will taking calcium and vitamin D ease my PMS symptoms?
Healthy Eating by Nancy Berkoff (Daily Press)
The colder months may not be a great time for fresh corn, but they are an excellent time for digging into hominy. Hominy is processed from flint corn, or dent corn, corn varieties with very hard kernels. Flint or dent corn is dried on the cob.
Got pop? Schools someday may not (Kansas City Star)
Get the junk food out. A bipartisan group in Congress — concerned about the obesity epidemic afflicting millions of American children — wants to overhaul 30-year-old federal nutritional guidelines and ban fatty and sugary foods, including sodas, in public schools.
Degree requirements creep higher (Belleville News-Democrat)
The dietetics profession is grappling with a menu of tough choices: Should educational standards be upped to a master's degree? Would this produce a better-prepared pool of practitioners?
Big kitchens, big bodies: Alimentary, my dear Watson (The News Journal)
Half a century ago, the average American kitchen measured about 80 square feet, and the average American man weighed about 166 pounds.
Family-friendly brunch recipes brighten the Easter holiday (Detroit News)
Here are two kid-friendly Easter brunch recipes that are also fun to make.
Potluck Perfect Dessert (Hartford Courant)
Q: I go to many parties and potlucks and would like a unique sheet cake that I can bring instead of the usual desserts. Oh, and please make it light.
Big kitchens, big bodies: Alimentary, my dear Watson (The News Journal)
Half a century ago, the average American kitchen measured about 80 square feet, and the average American man weighed about 166 pounds.
The dish on the dining hall (Daily Princetonian)
Dinner at Wilcox. How do you eat healthy so you'll look hot in that tiny strapless sheath you bought for Houseparties? You go to the Dining Services website and check the handy nutrition information for tonight's meal.

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RD Life — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 16:04:48 -0700

Screening tries to catch hidden disease (Olney Daily Mail)
Diabetes is a widespread disease that affects about 17 million people in the United States, one-third not realizing they have it.
Focus on nutrition at Little Flower Manor & St. Therese (Times Leader)
National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the American Dietetic Association. The food services department at Little Flower Manor & St. Therese Residence participated in the campaign by placing an informational display in the lobby. The display, available to residents, visitors and staff, was designed to focus attention on the importance of
Bloomfield Library hosts senior citizens' seminars (Dexter Daily Statesman)
Issues facing today's senior citizen can be confusing. Between struggling with a small budget and finding a way to pay for needed prescription drugs, many seniors in Stoddard County may be neglecting other areas of their life or may not even know what benefits are available to help them.
Fresh from the tree to the table (St. Petersburg Times)
One of my friends has a tall glass of apple juice every night before bed. The smell alone would keep me awake all night. But Taster's Choice panelists didn't even wince at the idea of slamming down a dozen glasses of the juice for our test purposes.
Cranberry puree replaces oil in cake (Honolulu Advertiser)
Q. I go to many parties and potlucks and would like a unique sheet cake to bring instead of the usual desserts everyone brings over and over again ... and please, make it light!
Nutritionist hired for dietary review of jail menu (Calaveras Enterprise)
It’s not out of the realm of possibility that an inmate would sue his jailers because of the food they served him. Just last month, a Sacramento inmate went on a hunger strike and filed a lawsuit against the city jail when his hosts wouldn’t cater to his vegan diet.
Quick takes on health (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Girlfriend's Guide author speaks at health event Losing those last five pounds Kids in the Kitchen event planned Do you know your T-score for bone health?
Health notes (Baltimore Sun)
Focus on nutrition at Little Flower Manor & St. Therese (Times Leader)
National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the American Dietetic Association. The food services department at Little Flower Manor & St. Therese Residence participated in the campaign by placing an informational display in the lobby. The display, available to residents, visitors and staff, was designed to focus attention on the importance of

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RD Life — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 16:03:44 -0700

EGG-static (The Burlington Free Press)
Jane Kirby loves her girls. She also loves her husband and her son, of course, but she moved her office into the barn in part to benefit from the "female energy" of her 37 hens and seven ewes.
Personal trainer to the rescue (Detroit News)
Y ou want to be fit and healthy, but when it comes to all those pushups, crunches and miles to log to get there, it's easy to want to slack off.
Sugar rehab (Daily Bulletin)
"The Biggest Loser" meets "Super Nanny" in a 13-part series beginning at 9 tonight on educational channel TLC.
The Diet Detective: Charles Stuart Platkin (The State)
Although it's difficult to answer the thousands of questions we receive each year, here are the answers to a few of the most common:

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RD Life — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 16:03:30 -0700

CLARK COUNTY: Managing diabetes (Lexington Herald-Leader)
The Clark County Health Department is offering free diabetes self-management classes 5-7 p.m. each Tuesday night in April at the Clark County Extension Office, 1400 Fortune Drive. A registered dietitian and a certified diabetes educator will be on hand to answer questions. Call (859) 744-4482.
Screening tries to catch hidden disease (Olney Daily Mail)
Diabetes is a widespread disease that affects about 17 million people in the United States, one-third not realizing they have it.
Pekin Hospital to hold workshops on diabetes (Peoria Journal Star)
PEKIN - A series of educational workshops on adult diabetes is being held April 24, 25 and 26 at Pekin Hospital.
Sugar rehab (Los Angeles Daily News)
"The Biggest Loser" meets "Super Nanny" in a 13-part series beginning at 9 tonight on educational channel TLC.
Healthier Cooking and Eating Becomes Easier Said and Done With Launch of Procter & Gamble's Fibersure(TM) (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Recognizing the increasing interest among Americans to improve their diets in an effort to be more health-conscious, The Procter & Gamble Company , the maker of Metamucil, has launched Fibersure.
Cohabiting Is Bad For Women's Health, But Not Men's (Medical News Today)
WOMEN eat more unhealthy foods and tend to put on weight when they move in with a male partner, according to a new report by the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.On the other hand, a man's diet tends to become healthier when he starts cohabiting with a female partner - and her influence has a long-term positive impact... click link for more info.
PEKIN (Peoria Journal Star)
- A series of educational workshops on adult diabetes is being held April 24, 25 and 26 at Pekin Hospital. The classes are designed to provide information on managing adult diabetes and help diabetics learn and develop self-management skills.
Reducing Your Risk of Stroke (ThirdAge)
You may be able to reduce your risk of stroke by making changes to modifiable risk factors. Extensive research has established smoking as a risk factor for stroke and heart attack.

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RD Life — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 16:03:08 -0700

The Herald's Guide to Summer Camps (RedNova)
By Compiled By Laura Steiger, The Bellingham Herald, Bellingham, Wash. Apr. 9--Sunday, April 9, 2006 Parents, you don't need to scramble to find fun for your kids once school is out. Just check out today's summer camp listings for super vacation solutions.
The Herald's Guide to Summer Camps: Whether It's Saxophone, Soccer or Sailing, You'Ll Find the Camp to Match Your (RedNova)
By Compiled By Laura Steiger, The Bellingham Herald, Bellingham, Wash. Apr. 9--Sunday, April 9, 2006 Parents, you don't need to scramble to find fun for your kids once school is out. Just check out today's summer camp listings for super vacation solutions.
Choose your diet books carefully (Asbury Park Press)
Check out any library or bookstore and you may be surprised by the number of diet books sitting on the shelves. "It's a bit overwhelming,'' registered dietitian Deb Dobies, a community educator with Riverview Medical Center's Community and Senior Services, Red Bank. "There's so many choices that it's sometimes hard to know what to do.'' And yet, says Dobies, the way to lose weight and keep it off
As our kitchens expand, so do our waistline sizes (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
Half a century ago, the average American kitchen measured about 80 square feet, and the average American man weighed 166 pounds.
WEDNESDAY (Provo Daily Herald)
Editor's Note: Please submit calendar information for Utah businesses, events, seminars and conferences to gleong@heraldextra.com or fax it to 344-2985. Deadline for submission is the Wednesday of the week before publication. The Utah Department of Public Safety's Division of Homeland Security will hold its Earthquake Preparedness seminar, featuring Utah's own "Earthquake Lady" Maralin Hoff,

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RD Life — Sat, 08 Apr 2006 16:02:49 -0700

Local 'Wall of Fame' celebrates teamwork, region's history (Vincennes Sun-Commercial)
More than 120 patients, staff and family members worked together to create Vincennes Dialysis’ “Wall of Fame” display in the lobby of the Willow Street center, and their efforts paid off.
St. Elizabeth offers weight loss program (Community Press & Recorder)
St. Elizabeth Medical Center will offer a 10-week weight loss program on Monday's beginning April 17-June 19, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Edgewood with a free introductory session on Monday, April 10, from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Food Network gets ‘Healthy’ (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
N utritionist-author Ellie Krieger shows viewers that cooking healthy food can be quick, easy and delicious on her new Food Network show, “Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger.”
Caffeine overload (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)
There's a lot of buzz lately about caffeine, from studies about how it affects health to new super-octane beverages that pledge to give you a morning boost, improve your athletic performance and help you lose weight. Caffeine has even made the leap to soap (it's absorbed through the skin, according to its manufacturer), gum and pancake syrup.
CLARK COUNTY: Managing diabetes (Lexington Herald-Leader)
The Clark County Health Department is offering free diabetes self-management classes 5-7 p.m. each Tuesday night in April at the Clark County Extension Office, 1400 Fortune Drive. A registered dietitian and a certified diabetes educator will be on hand to answer questions. Call (859) 744-4482.

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RD Life — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 16:02:31 -0700

Do you need a multivitamin? (The Chapel Hill News)
As a dietitian, I am often asked what is the best multivitamin to take or does a person really need one? In an ideal world, we'd get all of the nutrients we needed from food. But taking a supplement may be a safeguard to ensure we get everything we need.
Overtown diet feeds the soul, trims body (Miami Herald)
Forget Atkins and South Beach diets. Doctors from the University of Miami are creating a collection of healthier recipes and meals for soul food aficionados called the Overtown Diet.
Sports Nutrition: Eating Well When You're Away From Home (RunnersWeb.com)
The most important thing to remember is to stick with foods you’ve tried in training and had success with.
Screening tries to catch hidden disease (Olney Daily Mail)
Diabetes is a widespread disease that affects about 17 million people in the United States, one-third not realizing they have it.
Health Calendar (Quad-City Times)
Health Fair. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, April 8, Palmer College, Lyceum Hall, 7 th and Brady streets, Davenport. Activities for parents and children, sponsored by Palmer Chiropractic Clinics and Trinity Enrichment Center.
NEWYou program educates youths on healthy lifestyles (Bluefield Daily Telegraph)
PRINCETON-Hoping to help curb the growing children’s obesity problem, twenty-four 11-14 year olds gathered at the Princeton Health and Fitness Center Monday for the first day of the NEWYou program.
Physicians examine benefits of family health teams (Stoney Creek News)
Health care providers in a family health team collaborate to handle each patients care. For example, a person with diabetes might see the physician, nurse practitioner and dietitian.
NEWYou program educates youths on healthy lifestyles (Bluefield Daily Telegraph)
PRINCETON-Hoping to help curb the growing children’s obesity problem, twenty-four 11-14 year olds gathered at the Princeton Health and Fitness Center Monday for the first day of the NEWYou program.
Zero tolerance for junk food at schools? (Detroit News)
Congress wants to expel all bad food from the nation's schools. That means waist-expanding snacks like pop, candy and fries may soon disappear, thanks to legislation introduced Thursday.
YMCA to open MAJIC-al place for kids (Phoenixville Phoenix)
PHOENIXVILLE - Saturday will be a MAJIC-al day for the Phoenixville Area YMCA.