**This post was originally published October 24, 2010, but I am re-publishing it in honor of World Osteoporosis Day. Be kind to your bones!** Although I aim to consume a wide variety of nutrients on a daily basis, there is one in particular that I monitor more closely: calcium. As someone with a history of [...]

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A few days ago, I came across an article entitled “Does Running Make Me Fat?” While it is a blunt title to be sure, it’s also a question I’m pretty sure most runners have asked themselves on occasion—myself included. The author posits that most runners overestimate the actual Calorie burn. Sure, running is one the [...]

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I am less than 24 hours away from an important midterm in my Medical Nutrition Therapy class, and I’ve still got some studying to do…but rather than skip blogging in favor of schoolwork, I thought I would combine the two by providing you all with a little lesson on estimating energy needs. To get started, [...]

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