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.

Making sense of dietary supplements (DS) and knowing how and when to recommend them can be a complicated matter for all dietitians. Navigating loose regulatory standards, proper dosing guidelines, and ...

What, if anything, is behind the frightening headlines about this mild-mannered oil? There’s a great deal of negative information in the media and on the internet about canola oil, most of it based on ...

Elderly patients are at higher risk of food allergy due to their aging immune systems. As individuals age, so do their immune systems. With the significant increase in life expectancy, it’s projected ...

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 ...

From wheatgrass shots in hip California coffee shops to microgreens and sprouts served atop salads and sandwiches at upscale bistros, the trend in functional foods on restaurant menus has been ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal disease in which motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord degenerate as the disease advances.1-4 Neurons are ...

The growing trend in the consumption of plant foods—and, more specifically, plant-based proteins—has fueled demand for dried and canned beans like never before. Recent data show sales of dried beans ...

Causing symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder commonly diagnosed in childhood.1,2 Depending on the ...

Research suggests that while functional waters may contain some nutrients, they may not be any better than bottled or tap water for rehydration. The Beverage Marketing Corporation recently released ...

Increased research into the effects of social determinants of health (SDoH)—the circumstances and environment in which people live and the resources they have access to—in addition to greater ...

This common mode of administration will give clients another option to help manage a variety of health conditions. The legalization of medical cannabis in California in 1996 paved the way for more and ...