Veteran achieves liver health through nutrition
A Veteran was interested in losing weight. Then his VA dietitian discovered he had non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Here’s what she did.
Fresh Focus S6 #29: Malnutrition
When people think of seeing a Registered Dietitian, they think of eating healthier or aiming to lose weight to meet a specific goal. However, for some of our Veterans, gaining too much weight is not their problem it is actually quite the opposite. When you go many days without eating enough, many changes occur inside your body. Your body will start to break down muscle and fat to use for energy. This can lead to a condition called malnutrition.
Fresh Focus #25: National Nutrition Month
March is a special time of year where Dietitan’s (RD) spend an entire month talking about food. That is right 31 days of pure food bliss.
Nutrition essential for managing kidney disease
The VA partnership with American Kidney Fund adds to existing VA programs and services that support Veterans through early identification of kidney disease and referral for appropriate treatment.
National Nutrition Month and how to build a great salad
March is National Nutrition Month…a great time to focus on your personal nutrition and wellness. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Personalizing your plate can be a journey, especially for those with a selective palate or texture sensitivities.
VA takes nutrition counseling out of the office and into the kitchen
The Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK) program has added an experiential learning option to complement traditional nutrition counseling visits. HTK is offered at 119 VA sites and has a presence in 48 states within the U.S.
Updated VA rating schedule includes Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders, Nutritional Deficiencies
The newest revision to the VA schedule for rating disabilities includes updates to infectious diseases, immune disorders and nutritional deficiencies.
VA Registered Dietitian Nutritionist: Food fuels your mind!
VA Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) weighs in on the benefits of how healthy eating and activity patterns can enhance your mood and brain functions!
March: National Nutrition Month® #OwnIt
We can achieve our resolutions of eating better and exercising by planning for success. There’s nothing magic about January 1st; we can start anytime.
Dietitians reshaping Veteran health and nutrition
Though separate classes, the weekly tutelage the nutritionists provide cover a wide range of health and nutrition guidelines to help the overweight Veterans.
VA dietitian offers tips to keep your kidneys healthy through nutrition
There are many risk factors that contribute to chronic kidney disease, several of which can be managed with healthy eating and physical activity.
Make the most of national nutrition month with VA
March is National Nutrition Month, a time to recognize the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. At VA, this is very important to us, as a healthy diet is essential to improving and maintaining overall well-being—a goal we strive to achieve every single day for Veterans and their families. A big part of our efforts is our [...]
