Cat Nutrition Factbook
Mother cats don't have to think twice about what they feed their offspring. They simply lay back and let nature take its course. In the first days after birth, mother cats produce colostrum, a condensed milk that provides kittens with antibodies that strengthen their immune system. In the weeks that follow before weaning, the milk that cats produce is high in protein and relatively low in fats and carbohydrates. It provides little ones with all the nutrients they need.
Support Your Puppy's Growth With Proper Nutrition
When Daisy Lehman of Cleveland brought home her pug puppy last summer, it was with explicit feeding instructions from the breeder. "He told me to transition slowly from the food he'd been giving her to the puppy formula I was planning to give her," says Lehman. The advice was sound, but Lehman was still not sure what this new puppy food should be.
Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy
As soon as you learn you're pregnant, eating healthy takes on a whole new meaning. After all, everything you put in your mouth affects your growing baby. A great source for all of your nutrition queries is Elizabeth Somer's Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy.
A registered dietitian with years of experience and a longtime contributor to Shape and Fit Pregnancy magazines, Somer offers advice according to each trimester (including a week's worth of daily menu suggestions for each), as well as pre- and post-pregnancy guidance. She covers important topics like what foods to avoid and why; dietary guidelines for pregnant women over 35; which vitamins and minerals are essential to your pregnancy, with listings of food sources that can provide th ...
Majority of Americans Do Not Make New Year's Resolutions According to National Survey
GLENDALE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- At the beginning of every new year, we always hear about people making New Year's resolutions. But surprising findings reveal a majority of American adults don't actually make them! According to a recent national survey* sponsored by Nestle® Raisinets®, less than one-third (32%) of American adults will make New Year's resolutions in 2012.
The You Docs: Can coconut oil really help you lose weight?
My friend is discouraged because she's not losing weight. She's heard that coconut oil will make you lean and healthy. What do you think?
Elsevier Collaborates with the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.)
ATLANTA, December 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Skills Related to Nutrition Care in Mosby's Nursing Skills to be Reviewed and Updated by Top-Tier Organization
Elsevier/MC Strategies, a pioneer in providing eLearning solutions to more than 1,300 healthcare organizations announced today its collaboration with the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.) to review and amend the nutrition-related skills in Mosby's Nursing Skills.
"It is critical for nursing professionals to learn the most up-to-date methods related to caring for patients undergoing nutrition support therapy," said Jay Mirtallo, A.S.P.E.N.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Strongly Supports New Nutrition Standards for Meals Served in Schools
CHICAGO, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) strongly supports the new U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations for meal patterns in schools announced today by First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack.
