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Eat Right to Play Hard Active kids need fuel for sports, school and everyday health, as well as normal growth and development.

🏂 Young athletes need extra energy for practice and sporting events.

🍌 Review these tips from a registered dietitian for serving nutrient-rich meals and ensuring your child stays hydrated!

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Is Functional Exercise OK for Kids? Functional exercise is fine for children and helps them to develop overall body strength while creating awareness for exercise and its many benefits. However, the only major difference between this kind is adults can use free weights or medicine balls, ...

🤸 Functional exercise helps children develop overall body strength, while creating awareness for physical activity and its many benefits.

Registered dietitian Rachel Begun, MS, RDN, shares some fun, playful ways kids can participate in functional exercise!

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Feeding Children When They Are Sick Here are your best bets for feeding them when they are mildly sick with a little sneezing, a cough and a runny nose.

With the cold and flu season in full swing, it can be difficult to keep your kids virus-free. 🤧

If they do get sick, here are some ideas on nourishing foods to make and tips on how to keep them comfortable! 🍵🍓

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Ramadan: The Practice of Fasting During the holy month of Ramadan, which occurs on the ninth month of the lunar-based Islamic calendar, all Muslims are required to abstain from food and drink from dawn to dusk for 30 days.

During the holy month of Ramadan, all Muslims are required to abstain from food & drink from dawn to dusk for 30 days.

In honor of the beginning of Ramadan, which starts tonight at sundown in the U.S., learn about the act of fasting from Sara Elnakib, MPH, RD & Rahaf Al Bochi, RDN, LD.

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Ringing in Lunar New Year Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, is celebrated across China and many East Asian countries, as well as in the United States.

🎆 Happy #LunarNewYear!

Take time today to learn about the celebration, including both the food and non-food traditions, from registered dietitian nutritionist Jenni Dreyer, MS, RDN, CD!

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Gameday Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes Eating right on gameday is your secret weapon for top-notch performance, whatever your sport. Get a nutrition game plan with these nutrition tips.

🏂 Have a future Olympian in the family?

🍌 Help them refuel with the right nutrients!

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How to Fuel Your Workout Listen to locker room talk at the gym and you'll hear lots of conflicting tips about what you should eat and drink before and after you work out.

🏅 Feeling inspired to get active while watching the #OlympicGames?

🍌 Don't forget that good nutrition & staying hydrated is especially important!

⛷️ Registered dietitian nutritionist Esther Ellis shares the answers to 5 common questions about fueling your workout.

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Timing Your Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition There are some common truths that apply for pre- and post-workout nutrition, whether you're a weekend warrior or a seasoned veteran.

⛷️ Every Olympian knows that good nutrition keeps your body fueled for physical activity!

⏱️ Use these guidelines to select energizing food options and time your pre- and post-workout nutrition with tips from Christopher R. Mohr, PhD, RD.

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Are Canned Foods Nutritious For My Family? Canned foods can play an important role in an overall healthy diet.

🥫Are canned foods a nutritious choice for your family?

✔️ Get the facts from a registered dietitian nutritionist in celebration of #NationalCannedFoodMonth!

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Ice Speed: Fueling Strategies for Hockey When it comes to fueling the body, the demands of high school ice hockey players are high. Consuming optimal foods and fluids both on and off the ice is essential.

🏒 If you have a hockey player at home, you may already understand the importance of being adequately fueled before hitting the ice.

✔️ If not, here are some tips from a dietitian to make sure that your future Olympian is getting their nutritional needs met!

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❤️ This #ValentinesDay, think outside the heart-shaped box!

🫶 Check out these 9 healthy alternatives from a registered dietitian nutritionist to mix up your Valentine's Day treats!

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6 Healthy Ways to Manage Weight for Sports The secret to making weight cutoffs in sports such as wrestling or rowing is staying at a healthy weight all season long. Follow these tips to safely stay ready for competition.

In some sports, athletes may need to trim a few pounds to get ready for a competition.

However, for young athletes, dramatic weight loss in a short period of time is not healthy or recommended. Instead, use these six tips to manage weight in a safe way.

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How to Fuel Your Workout Listen to locker room talk at the gym and you'll hear lots of conflicting tips about what you should eat and drink before and after you work out.

😵‍💫 Have you heard a lot conflicting advice about what you should eat and drink before and after you work out?

💪 Separate fact from fiction with the answers to 5 common questions about fueling your workout from a registered dietitian nutritionist!

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Nifty After-School Snack Ideas A planned after-school snack is one way to help kids achieve nutrition goals.

🎒 Many kids come home from school hungry and ready to snack, so it's important to provide them with nutritious food options.

🥕 Try these nourishing & flavorful after-school snacks ideas from RDNs at @eatrightpro.bsky.social!

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Grilled Eggplant Pesto Pizza Recipe Fire up the grill for a savory fire-roasted pizza on your patio or deck. This vegetarian version with its grilled flavors offers a delicious way to enjoy fresh vegetables.

🍕 Celebrate #NationalPizzaDay with this delicious, meatless recipe by Roberta Duyff, MS, RD, FAND!

🧀 Covered with cheesy pesto & grilled eggplant, your friends & family will appreciate the flavorful twist on the classic pizza toppings. 😋

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Vitamin Needs of Athletes Although some research suggests high activity levels in athletes may increase their vitamin and mineral needs, there are no official guidelines for micronutrient recommendations specific to athletes at this time.

🏅 Today, the #OlympicsGames officially begin!

⛷️ Whether you're an athlete in the Olympics or your neighborhood, stay at the top of your game by obtaining critical nutrients through foods, and consider seeing a registered dietitian nutritionist!

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🥛 You've probably seen raw milk in the news and on social media a lot recently, but what is it exactly, and is it safe to drink?

🎥 #eatright Spokesperson Julie Stefanski, MEd, RDN, LDN, FAND, shares what you need to know about raw milk.

🔗 Learn more: sm.eatright.org/rawmilkNFC.

How to Keep Your Immune System Healthy Although you may not be able to fully prevent a cold or flu this season, a healthy immune system is one way to give your body extra protection.

🤧 Although you may not be able to fully prevent an illness this season, a healthy immune system is one way to give your body extra protection.

To support your immunity through nutrition, use these tips from registered dietitian nutritionist Esther Ellis, MS, RDN, LDN!

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Reduce Cancer Risk by Eating Right By 2040, there will be 3.12 million new cancer cases each year in the United States. Research shows that many of these cases could be prevented.

🫐 Did you know you can reduce your risk of cancer by maintaining or developing smart nutrition and lifestyle habits?

🎗️ In honor of #NationalCancerPreventionMonth and #WorldCancerDay, review these tips from registered dietitian nutritionist Sarah Klemm, RDN, CD, LDN.

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🥗 #5. Add walnuts to cereal, muffins and salads.

❤️ Celebrate the beginning of #AmericanHeartMonth with 24 more heart-healthy eating tips from registered dietitian nutritionist Esther Ellis, MS, RDN, LDN!

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3 Things to Do After You Eat for Better Blood Sugar, According to Dietitians Registered dietitians specializing in diabetes explain the things you can do after a meal to improve your body’s blood sugar response.

Registered dietitian nutritionist and @eatrightpro.bsky.social spokesperson Grace Derocha shares her recommendations on how to support your blood sugar!

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6 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month In addition to learning about Black dietitians’ contributions to the nutrition and dietetics profession, here are six ways we all can celebrate Black History Month.

February is #BlackHistoryMonth, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate!

Check out these ideas from RDN and @eatrightpro.bsky.social spokesperson Sue-Ellen Anderson-Haynes, including supporting Black health and wellness and advocating for health equity for all.

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Can Diet Help with Inflammation? Researchers are still figuring out how what we eat may affect inflammation. Eating a variety of nutritious foods may help reduce inflammation in the body.

🍫 Did you know that dark chocolate (more than 70% cocoa) is thought to help reduce inflammation?

Learn more on #NationalDarkChocolateDay from registered dietitian nutritionist Barbara Gordon, RDN, LD!

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Scrolling for Health: The Risks Behind Viral Nutrition Fads Teenagers get nutrition advice from many sources, including family, friends, health professionals and social media. Unfortunately, the quality of this advice varies.

According to a new @eatrightpro.bsky.social, that nearly half of Americans are turning to unaccredited sources, social media & AI to guide their nutrition decisions. 😬

📱 Sherry Coleman Collins, RDN, shares how to help your teen navigate all the misinformation out there.

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The Benefits of Walnuts, From Heart and Brain Health to Immune Support Experts explain the benefits of walnuts, a superfood high in plant-based omega-3 fats, specifically alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory polyphenols, walnuts benefit ...

🌰 Registered dietitian nutritionists and @eatrightpro.bsky.social spokesperson Julie Stefanski explains why walnuts are small but mighty!

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Nutrition Tips to Promote Wound Healing Healthful food choices may help with recovery by providing the calories, vitamins, minerals and protein necessary to promote healing.

🤕 We've all had a wound: a cut, scratch or scrape that breaks the skin.

🍏 Luckily, good #nutrition may help promote wound healing!

🍎 Take a look at these tips to learn more from the registered dietitian nutritionists at @eatrightpro.bsky.social.

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Nutrition for Growing Bodies Children and teens need the right fuel for growing, learning and developing.

💪 Children and teens need the right fuel for growing, learning and developing.

🥗 Use these tips from registered dietitian nutritionist Sarah Klemm, RDN, CD, LDN, to serve your child nutrient-rich foods during meals and snacks!

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The Healthiest Way to Cook Broccoli (Hint: It's Not Steaming It) Broccoli can be cooked in a variety of different ways, but which way is the best? Find out which cooking method comes out on top.

🥦 Don’t let your broccoli lose its nutrients!

🔥 Registered dietitian nutritionist and @eatrightpro.bsky.social spokesperson Kristen Smith shares the healthiest way to cook it.

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Thyroid Health 101 ​Keep your thyroid healthy by eating a variety of foods that include nutrients the thyroid needs to function. Discuss thyroid health at your annual physical exam and ask your physician if testing its ...

The thyroid produces hormones that have effects through the body. Because of this, thyroid disease can be disruptive to health.

In honor of #ThyroidAwarenessMonth, learn more about thyroid disease and the relationship between nutrition and thyroid health.

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An advertisement by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics titled "Everyone Has Nutrition Advice — Few Have the Credentials." It features a group of people enjoying a meal together and highlights statistics about where people get their nutrition information.

✨ A new survey by @eatrightpro.bsky.social finds that nearly half of Americans are turning to unaccredited sources, social media & AI to guide their nutrition decisions.

🍽️ In response, #eatrightPRO is launching #ASeatatEveryTable: sm.eatright.org/everytable

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