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Diet And Nutrition

Nutrition advice may help COPD patients

August 06, 2009
Many COPD sufferers are underweight or malnourished, but a British study suggests that getting nutritional advice may help. Researchers found that COPD patients who were given advice on diet and nutritional supplements from a dietitian gained 4 pounds in six months, and had fewer episodes of breathlessness. Those who didn't receive counseling continued to lose weight. Read more »

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The Importance of Protein in IBD
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...(http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/166/7/913)   Protein is an important part of our diet. ... Read more »

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Nutritionist Jennifer Rackley Joins MyIBDCentral.com
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...a nutritionist and have a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Harding University.  I also... Read more »

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Nutrition
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...vitamins and minerals is warranted.   In summary, diet and nutrition are very important in the... Read more »

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Weighing In: Should I take a multivitamin?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

...multivitamin? Answer: If you eat a well-balanced diet and do not have any health conditions... Read more »

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Ulcerative Colitis - Part II: Lou Ann talks about Monica's diet
By Jennifer Rackley , Health Expert

...can help you as well!   For more information on diet and nutrition in inflammatory bowel... Read more »

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Meet Heather Reese, Nutrition Expert
...received a graduate degree in Nutrition and Health Promotion from Simmons College and completed her dietetic internship at Sibley Hospital in Washington, DC. Heather has worked as a clinical... Read more »
Eatinga balanced healthy diet for nutrition and weight loss
A balanced diet refers to intake of appropriate types and adequate amounts of foods and drinks to supply nutrition and energy for the maintenance of body cells, tissues, and... Read more »
Diet and substance abuse recovery
...and diet; Nutrition and substance abuse Read more »
The Importance of Proper Nutrition in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
...so supplementation with vitamins containing these vitamins and minerals is warranted. In summary, diet and nutrition are very important in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. You... Read more »
Causes and Risk Factors
...more about causes and risk factors. In addition to genetics and apoE, they are studying education, diet, environment, and molecular changes in the brain to learn what role they might play in the... Read more »

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