Bernice Borow
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Obesity in Childhood
The prevalence of obesity for children and adolescents ages 2-19 years old living in the United States is nearly 17%. This statistic is dramatically above the estimated 5% from the early 1970's. Our society has become less focused on manual activities as well as increasing economic demands on our families which are limiting time and choice of family meals and activities. The increased risk of... (posted by Bernice 6 days 2 hours ago.)
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The prevalence of obesity for children and adolescents ages 2-19 years old living in the United States is nearly 17%. This statistic is dramatically above the estimated 5% from the early 1970's. Our society has become less focused on manual activities as well as increasing economic demands on our families which are limiting time and choice of family meals and activities. The increased risk of... (posted by Bernice 6 days 2 hours ago.)
What You Need to Know About Gout
Gout has been around for centuries. It was a common condition among the wealthier class, who because little other food was available lived mostly on meat. Gout is a painful swelling of the joints, and a common form of arthritis. It is generally more common in men, and sometimes occurring in those with a genetic susceptibility. The feeling of thousands of needles that settle in the soft tissues around joints cause... (posted by Bernice 25 days 1 hour ago.)
Gout has been around for centuries. It was a common condition among the wealthier class, who because little other food was available lived mostly on meat. Gout is a painful swelling of the joints, and a common form of arthritis. It is generally more common in men, and sometimes occurring in those with a genetic susceptibility. The feeling of thousands of needles that settle in the soft tissues around joints cause... (posted by Bernice 25 days 1 hour ago.)
Who's Really Watching the Store?
One of the reasons I became a Registered Dietitian was my own personal lack of nutrition knowledge which only kept me locked into bad habits of course I did not know were bad habits. In school I wanted to be one of the group whatever my friends ate I ate. Pizza, fries, soda, cookies etc. Then years later being a young mother I started to realize that I was heavier than my circle of friends. I... (posted by Bernice 40 days 22 hours ago.)
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One of the reasons I became a Registered Dietitian was my own personal lack of nutrition knowledge which only kept me locked into bad habits of course I did not know were bad habits. In school I wanted to be one of the group whatever my friends ate I ate. Pizza, fries, soda, cookies etc. Then years later being a young mother I started to realize that I was heavier than my circle of friends. I... (posted by Bernice 40 days 22 hours ago.)
Are You Headed for Heart Disease?
27.1 million Americans, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), have heart disease. Being overweight or obese, having high blood pressure and/or type II diabetes are conditions that may increase the risk of developing heart disease, as well as Alzheimer's and kidney disease. Working with a Registered Dietitian can be an effective plan to prevent these conditions from occurring.... (posted by Bernice 88 days 5 hours ago.)
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27.1 million Americans, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), have heart disease. Being overweight or obese, having high blood pressure and/or type II diabetes are conditions that may increase the risk of developing heart disease, as well as Alzheimer's and kidney disease. Working with a Registered Dietitian can be an effective plan to prevent these conditions from occurring.... (posted by Bernice 88 days 5 hours ago.)
Celebrating the Superbowl Without Putting On the Pounds
Today and every day until February 5th, the New York Giants and the New England Patriots will be creating a game plan and and practicing the winning strategies created by their experienced coaching staff. One of my jobs as a Registered Dietitian is creating winning strategies and a food game plan so my clients enjoy their social events while controlling their food and drink behaviors so they are... (posted by Bernice 109 days 2 hours ago.)
Today and every day until February 5th, the New York Giants and the New England Patriots will be creating a game plan and and practicing the winning strategies created by their experienced coaching staff. One of my jobs as a Registered Dietitian is creating winning strategies and a food game plan so my clients enjoy their social events while controlling their food and drink behaviors so they are... (posted by Bernice 109 days 2 hours ago.)
Number 1 Most Important Weight Loss Strategy
After years of battling weight issues personally and professionally there is one very important strategy that needs to be addressed. Long-term success will be achieved when and only when you understand and master this strategy. In my practice when counseling weight issues I always come back to treating the mental and emotional aspect of weight. This includes weight loss, weight gain, weight maintenance and... (posted by Bernice 116 days 22 hours ago.)
After years of battling weight issues personally and professionally there is one very important strategy that needs to be addressed. Long-term success will be achieved when and only when you understand and master this strategy. In my practice when counseling weight issues I always come back to treating the mental and emotional aspect of weight. This includes weight loss, weight gain, weight maintenance and... (posted by Bernice 116 days 22 hours ago.)
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