Diet & Nutrition


Q&A: Cranberry Juice for Better Health

Question by Nicole D. (Tampa, FL)
Posted on December 21, 2006
What are the potential health benefits from drinking cranberry juice? Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Diet Drinks and Children—What is the Right Amount?

Question by Nancy J. (New York, NY)
Posted on December 21, 2006
I am the mother of two young kids. They enjoy drinking diet soft drinks made with NutraSweet. Will drinking these beverages affect their development? It worries me that they are… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Butter vs. Margarine…The Great Debate

Question by Jim J. (Topeka, KS)
Posted on December 21, 2006
My family is wondering which is better for us to eat, butter or margarine. Read Full Q&A

Q&A: The Difference Between “Nutritionist” and “Dietician”

Question by Jenn P. (Warren, MI)
Posted on December 21, 2006
I have heard the terms “nutritionist” and “dietitian” used in the news lately. Is there a difference between these professionals? Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Apple Juice & Memory Function

Question by Emily B. (Chicago, IL)
Posted on December 20, 2006
I was told recently that drinking apple juice might help improve cognitive function. Is this true? Read Full Q&A

Make Fruit Juice a Sensible Snack for Kids

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on November 07, 2006
Several conflicting reports in the news recently have called into question the nutritional benefit, or detriment in some cases, of fruit juice consumption by children. The American Academy of… Read Full Article

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