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April Adams - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
I received my Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from Indiana University and went on to complete an internship through the IU School of Medicine in Indianapolis (IUPUI). I have worked as a community dietitian and taught nutrition at a community college, but have spent most of my career as a Clinical Dietitian in a hospital.
Currently, I spend most of my time as a work-at-home mom of two beautiful kiddos, as a co-owner of the ... [More]
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- How Much Fat Do You Need?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] If you consume too little dietary fat, you may be at risk for Essential Fatty Acid deficiency as well as other health problems. On the other hand, if you consume too much dietary fat, you may be at risk for high cholesterol, heart disease, obesity, and certain cancers. In this article I teach you how to determine how much fat you need on a daily basis so that you can compare your need for fat to your current intake of fat and then adjust your diet if necessary.
- Breakfast - It Does a Body Good
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Your mom was right; you need to eat your breakfast. It may not be THE most important meal of the day, but it is absolutely essential to a healthy diet, a healthy body, and a healthy weight. In this article, I discuss the importance of breakfast and provide you with healthy breakfast ideas, even if you have to eat "on the go."
- How to Calculate Your Calorie Needs
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Do you ever wonder if you're consuming too many calories? In this article, I'm going to teach you how to calculate your own calorie needs. Then, you can compare your needs to what you're actually consuming each day to find out if it's time to trim your diet down.
- The 411 on Calories
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Are you eating more calories than you need? In this article, I'm giving you the skinny on calories and how they relate to your weight. If you've ever wondered what calories are and what they have to do with weight loss, then you don't want to miss this discussion.
- Fiber - A Secret Weapon for Weight Loss
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] In this article, I'm dishing up a savory secret that some of you may not know about yet. It's amazing to me that something as simple and readily available as fiber can be such a helpful tool for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. If you aren't already eating enough fiber, then I challenge you to add more to your diet this week. Read on to find out why and how to bulk up your diet.
- Is Your Diet Helping You or Hurting You?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Do you ever wonder how your diet stacks up? In this article, I discuss the importance of eating adequate amounts from each food group in order to meet your body's nutrient needs. I also provide you with a handy chart that includes the recommended number of servings and serving sizes from each group. If you want to determine how your diet fares, then read on.
- How to Calculate Your Body Mass Index (BMI)
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] BMI is simply a calculated number that compares weight for height. It is one way to evaluate your risk for obesity related diseases. If you would like to learn how to calculate your own BMI or just learn more about what it means, then read on.
- To Carb Or Not To Carb - That Is The Question
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] If you've followed or have considered following a low-carb diet in order to lose weight, you don't want to miss this article. I'm dishing out the truth about one of our country's most popular fad diets.
- How to Calculate Your Ideal Body Weight
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] Reaching a healthy weight can help to reduce your risk of developing the many obesity-related diseases, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and certain cancers. In this article I'm serving up a hearty calculation to help you determine your Ideal Body Weight (IBW).
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