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| Source: Eatright.org |
March is National Nutrition Month, and quite honestly, it would be best if good nutrition was on your radar for the remaining months of the year. The latest research supports that four of the top 10 leading causes of death among Americans; namely, heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, and diabetes, can be fought with a knife and a fork. In other words, personalized nutrition counseling by a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) could save your life.
Chronic diseases aside, if you�re also frustrated with your weight, start hunting for a local RDN. According to a study of overweight individuals published in Managed Care, nutrition counseling provided by a dietitian was shown to be more successful in helping individuals lose weight compared to those who did not receive the dietitian counseling. The study looked at close to 300 overweight or obese adults enrolled in the Blue Cross � Blue Shield Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) program of North Carolina and compared the results to over 1,000 obese individuals who did not use this MNT benefit. Counseling by a RDN can be very kind to your waist.
Here is the best kept secret. Many insurance companies will cover nutrition counseling by a RDN. Check with your medical insurance company to find out what nutrition counseling services are covered by your policy. For many folks, you are just a "co-pay" away from improving your diet and health.
To find a RDN in your area, visit the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics website. Americans should no longer live without a RDN in their lives.
Be well,
Joan
Twitter: @JoanSalgeBlake
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