More articles about: Food and Nutrition Counseling

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Shipt gift helps address food insecurity

A gift from Shipt supports Michigan Medicine's Tammy Chang, M.D., MPH, in developing Nutrition Value Pathways to expand access to Food is Medicine programs and help address food insecurity.
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Processed foods may be fueling the rise in binge eating

Analysis shows highly processed foods aren't only common in binge-eating—they're nearly universal, says a University of Michigan study.
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Few parents offer teens guidance on healthy eating during the holiday season

One in three parents say it’s difficult to talk with their teen about food and weight, rising to more than half among parents who believe their teen is overweight, suggests national poll.
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Many older adults show signs of ultra-processed food addiction

Addiction to ultra-processed foods – sometimes called “junk” foods – is especially high among Generation X women and older adults who call themselves overweight
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Mediterranean diet provides symptom relief for patients with IBS in pilot study

A pilot study found that the Mediterranean diet may provide symptom relief for people with irritable bowel syndrome commonly referred to as IBS.
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Super Bowl recipe ideas for balance-conscious snackers

If you’re looking to improve the balance of your favorite finger foods during Super Bowl, or any other festive time, try out these six simple, flavorful recipes by MHealthy, a University of Michigan wellness program.
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Should teens use protein supplements?

A report highlights that many teens are using protein supplements, particularly protein powders, to improve their athletic performance and build muscle.
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All FODMAPs aren’t created equal: working toward alternative diets to manage IBS

Two studies from Michigan Medicine may provide hope for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) struggling to implement the traditional low-FODMAP diet.
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Fewer than 1 in 4 patients receive dietary counseling after a heart attack

Although diet is the leading contributor to premature death from heart disease in the United States, fewer than one-quarter of people who undergo major heart events receive dietary counseling in the aftermath, a study finds.
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Should heart patients consider taking weight loss medications?

Cardiologist shares how weight loss medications may impact cardiovascular health.
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Ketogenic diet helps 4-year-old live seizure free

Last year, a young girl experienced up to 40 seizures a week. Today, after nearly a year of working with the ketogenic diet team at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital – overseen by a pediatric neurologist and dietitian – she’s celebrating six months of seizure freedom.
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Could low iron make mental health symptoms worse?

Iron levels in the blood – and specifically, a type of iron storage called ferritin – have been linked to mental health symptom severity
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1 in 8 Americans over 50 show signs of food addiction

Highly processed foods can act on the brain in ways that spark cravings, emotional reactions and signs of addiction, and a new poll shows how many older adults experience this.
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Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad and What to Do About It

A cardiology specialist weighs on what you need to know.
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Cannabis, Probiotics and More: What Works Best for IBS?

A doctor’s overview of several complementary and alternative medicine therapies for irritable bowel syndrome.