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Nutrition therapists condemned as 'quacks' who put patients' health at risk Some practitioners, who charge up to £80 for a consultation, are providing advice that could harm health, a study by the consumer watchdog Which? has found. www.dailymail.co.uk
The Dietitian and the Customer This is a story with a happy ending. It even has a moral for any supermarket retailer who still might be hesitant to employ registered dietitians. Refresh read more supermarketnews.com
Learn the distinctions in health care titles Finding the right medical expert can be one of the most frustrating aspects of health care. Osteopathic physicians are medical doctors (M.D.s), for example, but not all M.D.s are osteopathic physicians. newsobserver.com
A fruitful year Collaborative efforts are needed to promote nutrition science and healthy eating. thestar.com.my
Salamat Dok: What should you put on your plate? A healthy balanced diet -- why does it seem so hard to follow? For many years, the Food Pyramid has been the ideal guide to nutrition but recently the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services updated its Dietary Guidelines. Now it’s called My Plate. This development was reported in Time Magazine’s The Top 10 Everything of 2011 www.abs-cbnnews.com
Local food pantry offers healthy options There is no question that processed food is cheap. Boxed foods cost less to manufacture which is then passed on to the consumer. When money is tight and time is short, processed food seems the popular choice. Local food pantries typically receive those processed foods that are not only inexpensive but “filling.” In other words, processed foods can feed more at a lower cost. But as diabetes, high ... napervillesun.suntimes.com
MD Prevent offers weight-loss screenings Last month, Medicare officials announced that screenings and consultations for obese patients will be covered. www.sun-sentinel.com
Learn How To Lose 5 Pounds Fast Got a big event you want to look good for? These tips can slim your shape. www.wyff4.com
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