The Mediterranean Diet
05/09/2022 - The term "Mediterranean diet" can be used to describe the eating pattern of at least 16 countries that border the Mediterranean Sea, which presents some difficulty in characterizing a Mediterranean diet.
Staying up to date with changes in dietary guidance is imperative for registered dietitian nutritionists and health professionals, in addition to learning how to translate scientific information to consumers. Find out more about the Nutrition Facts Label and the benefits of a Mediterranean diet, including recommendations from the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and other important topics.
05/09/2022 - The term "Mediterranean diet" can be used to describe the eating pattern of at least 16 countries that border the Mediterranean Sea, which presents some difficulty in characterizing a Mediterranean diet.
01/30/2020 - The new Nutrition Facts label will make it easier for consumers to make informed decisions about the foods and beverages they eat and drink.
02/12/2019 - Nutrition may be an important modifiable risk factor in the strategy to prevent or delay the onset of dementia and other forms of cognitive decline.
2/2/2017 - Interest in the glycemic index (GI) has continued to increase over the years, as have the number of claims regarding its effectiveness. Consumers may follow or seek out a list of low GI foods, yet to date there is no standardized definition of what constitutes a low GI diet.