Nancy Clark MS RD CSSD

Fruit Art Style: Getting Ready for American Heart Month. Go Red for Women.

This virtual symposium looks great: the latest on microbiome, continuous glucose monitoring, sleep, "real food" vs supplements... Feb 10-12.
web.cvent.com/event/709465...

Early specialisation in youth athletes: Pros, cons and considerations Early specialisation is one of the hottest debates in youth development circles. But what is all the fuss about, and which path is preferable?

Parents: Please think twice before letting your young athlete specialize in a single sport:
www.scienceforsport.com/early-specia...

Names of Added Sugars Explained: How to Spot Them on Food Labels — Real World Nutrition Learn what added sugars are, how they differ from naturally occurring sugars, and the many names they appear under on food labels. An evidence-based guide to reading ingredient lists with confidence.

Added sugars have many names and most are not obvious. Understanding sugar aliases and how they appear on ingredient lists makes food labels more useful and less misleading.
www.shelleyrael.com/blog/sugar-a...
#RealWorldNutrition #NutritionEducation

Amazing Banana Fruit Salad Decoration Ideas. 🍌 #fruitsalad #fruitart #creativity #decorations #ArtForYouCreations

Such an interesting journal article looking at sports #supplement safety around the globe. Thanks @PINESorg #IJSNEM
journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...

Some interesting new research about what makes athletes healthy from the #WuTsaiHumanPerformanceAlliance
nancyclarkrd.com/2026/01/13/w...

Oprah's Co-Author Says Icon Turned Blame and Shame She Faced into a 'Gift' for Others with Obesity Oprah Winfrey calls her new book with obesity expert Dr. Ania Jastreboff a "public service."

"We do not blame peole for having diabetes or high blood pressure. Obesity is no different." #Oprah
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Special issue - the "New" Pyramid (aka the Keto Cone) Common Sense, Controversy, Concern, and Contradictions on the "New Pyramid" aka The Keto Cone

Here's the scoop on the new #FoodPyramid :
buildupdietitians.substack.com/p/special-is...

Here's what the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has to say about the new 2025 Dietary Guidelines

The New Dietary Guidelines and the “Flipped Pyramid” A case study in propaganda, revisionism, and rebranding

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Snack time! Teddie peanut butter is my go-to favorite. I enjoy it on pretzels, bananas, apples, celery, toast, in oatmeal, smoothies. Today's mood is Teddie PB + graham crackers. Crunchy goodness.
#FriendOfTeddie

The Effects of Salt Fortified with Multiple Nutrients on Health Outcomes in Children, Adolescents, and Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Nutritional deficiencies are prevalent in populations across the world. Fortification of staple foods has been used as an alternative to supplementation to address many deficiencies. One such staple i...

Adding nutrients to food (such as iron and iodine to salt) offers benefits -- despite adding "ingredients" on the label. #Iron and #Iodine are helpful minerals for #athletes...
advances.nutrition.org/article/S216...

Alcohol, training and recovery: What the data really says Most runners know a big night out can sabotage a bit session, but the science on alcohol and performance is now impossible to ignore.  In this article, performance dietitian Cushla Holdaway (MSc Sport...

Alcohol + Athletes -- not a performance-enhancing combination!
curranz.com/blogs/news/a...

Here's what the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (the nation's largest group of food and nutrition experts) has to say about the new dietary guidelines:
www.eatrightpro.org/about-us/who...

Dietary supplements: key facts, research studies, and advice for journalists With the continued popularity of dietary supplements, we’ve curated credible sources of information, fact-checked data and peer-reviewed research to help you report accurately on what’s known and unkn...

What you want to know about dietary supplements:
journalistsresource.org/home/dietary...

Instead of "going on a diet," why not learn how to eat "normally." Don't let shame or embarrassment stop you from consulting with a #RegisteredDietitian (#RD).
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Metabolic rebound after GLP-1 receptor agonist discontinuation: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed This study received no funding.

I worry about clients who discontinue GLP-1 meds. I encourage them to work together with a registered dietitian #RD to learn how to find a peaceful relationship with food and their bodies.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41399474/

Of all the nutrition things athletes fret about, sodium (and other electrolytes) can be low on the problem list:
nancyclarkrd.com/2025/11/14/s...

Instead of making New Year's Nutrition Resolutions, learn how to enjoy a sustainable food plan that invests in successful weight management. 10 Consult with a RD. 2) Read my Sports Nutrition Guidebook!
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12/26/25 - "Root Cause" --- Red Flag of "Functional Medicine"; RD2Be and the Clinical Rotation; Critical Thinking about Studies; How to Spot AI Hallucinations; What's Next for 2026? Nutrition News You Can Use

12/26/25 - "Root Cause" --- Red Flag of "Functional Medicine";
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Thanks for the truthful perspectives in the BuildUpDietitians newsletter; they bring us back to science-based reality. Too many people are getting caught up in hype and wandering away from truth.

Do you think about food all the time, try not to snack, and wonder if you are addicted to food? My blog offers tips for finding peace with food:
nancyclarkrd.com/2025/03/14/s...

My Sports Nutrition Guidebook offers the gift of high energy from an effective eating plan. Buy one, get one free if you mention you saw this on BlueSky. #UsefulGift
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My Sports Nutrition Guidebook offers the gift of high energy from an effective eating plan. Buy one, get one free if you mention you saw this on BlueSky. #UsefulGift
nancyclarkrd.com/books

Adding #peanutbutter to oatmeal reduces the rise in blood sugar. Plus, it tastes yummy!!!
www.verywellhealth.com/does-oatmeal...
#FriendOfTeddie

Confused about what to eat? Go to the #AcademyofNutritionandDietetics #NutritionFactCheck to find science-based info:
www.eatrightpro.org/nutritionfac...

Even winter athletes can sweat heavily and have concerns about #electrolyte replacement. My blog looks at how much #sodium does an athlete really need?
nancyclarkrd.com/2025/11/14/s...

Special holiday offer for my Sports Nutrition Guidebook: Buy one, get one free if you mention you saw this on BlueSky
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The info in my blog on Snacking, Food Addiction & Food Noise might help athletic people who struggle with food to find peace:

nancyclarkrd.com/2025/03/14/s...

With the holiday season here, my blog on "Athletes, Food, and Fear of Weight Gain" might he helpful... as would a consult with a sports dietitian (RD CSSD)
nancyclarkrd.com/2025/03/17/a...