NCP Step 4: Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation
NCP Step 4: Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation
The purpose of nutrition monitoring and evaluation is to determine and measure the amount of progress made for the nutrition intervention and whether the nutrition related goals/expected outcomes are being met. The aim is to promote more uniformity within the dietetics profession in assessing the effectiveness of nutrition intervention. Source:NCP Step 4: Nutrition Monitoring and... Read more Read more
Low-sodium salt substitute diet may lower systolic, diastolic BP
Low-sodium salt substitute diet may lower systolic, diastolic BP
Implementing low-sodium salt substitutes in a diet can lead to a significant lowering of systolic and diastolic BP, according to a meta-analysis published in Heart. Source: Low-sodium salt Read more
The influence of 15-week exercise training on dietary patterns among young adults
The influence of 15-week exercise training on dietary patterns among young adults
Little is currently known about how exercise may influence dietary patterns and/or food preferences. The present study aimed to examine the effect of a 15-week exercise training program on overall dietary patterns among young adults. Source:The influence of 15-week exercise training on dietary patterns among young Read more
Sedentary lifestyle increases risk for CVD in older women
Sedentary lifestyle increases risk for CVD in older women
Older women who were sedentary for long periods of time throughout the day had an increased risk for CVD, according to a study published in Circulation. Source: Sedentary lifestyle increases risk for CVD in older Read more
Increased whole grains in diet linked to reduced risk for liver cancer
Increased whole grains in diet linked to reduced risk for liver cancer
Increased intake of whole grains correlated with a reduced risk for hepatocellular carcinoma among adults regardless of cancer etiology, according to study results published in JAMA Read more
High-fat diet linked to unfavorable gut microbiota changes
High-fat diet linked to unfavorable gut microbiota changes
Eating a diet high in fat and low in carbohydrates can lead to changes in the gut at the microbiome level that could lead to the development of metabolic disorders, according to study results published in Gut. Source: High-fat diet linked to unfavorable gut microbiota Read more
Intracellular Micronutrient Analysis
Intracellular Micronutrient Analysis
Micronutrients are essential vitamins and minerals. Getting enough of them is important for good health. It’s rare in the United States to have medical conditions caused by lack of nutrients like vitamins A, B1, B12, C, D, and selenium. Most people get enough vitamins and minerals through their diet or over-the-counter vitamins. Blood samples are... Read more Read more
Magnesium basics
Magnesium basics
As a cofactor in numerous enzymatic reactions, magnesium fulfils various intracellular physiological functions. Thus, imbalance in magnesium status—primarily hypomagnesaemia as it is seen Read more
Physician Fee Schedule Look-Up Tool
Physician Fee Schedule Look-Up Tool
To start your search, go to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Look-up Tool. To read more about the MPFS search tool, go to the MLN® booklet, How to Use The Searchable Medicare Read more
A gut feeling for mental health
A gut feeling for mental health
The first population-level study on the link between gut bacteria and mental health identifies specific gut bacteria linked to depression and provides evidence that a wide range of gut bacteria can produce neuroactive compounds. Source: A gut feeling for mental Read more