Nutrition
Room Service, Anyone?
French toast, sausage, bacon, yogurt with a fruit cup and cranberry juice. That’s just one of the many orders received in the room service office each day. For 10 years, the room service program has been delivering delicious meals to patients here at Primary Children’s. “When you look at the children, they are out of [...]
Make it a Nutritious Back to School
by Amelia McBride, MS, RD, CSP, CD Outpatient Dietician The end of summer is approaching which means it is time to go back to school! In the midst of homework and sports practice, it may be easy to forget about the key elements to a balanced diet. Don’t Skimp on Breakfast: Breakfast is often skipped [...]
Balancing Eating With Activity in Kids
by Marie White Outpatient Clinical Dietician One out of every three children in the United States faces excess weight and health related problems. In Utah, one in every five elementary age children is overweight or at risk of being overweight. Furthermore, being overweight as a child is the strongest predictor of adult obesity. In Utah, [...]
Should You Eat a Gluten-Free Diet?
by Margaret Braae, MHSc, RD, CD, CSP Pediatric Outpatient Dietitian Although eating a gluten-free diet has become very popular, did you know that many people have to eat gluten-free because they have an autoimmune, genetic disease? This condition is known as celiac disease. Since May is Celiac Disease Awareness month I thought it would be [...]
“That’s a Wrap!” on Nutrition Month
by Kristen Strong, MS, RD, CD Outpatient Clinical Nutrition Manager Hopefully our focus on National Nutrition Month has been helpful to you and your family. It’s important to remember that small adjustments in your family’s diet can yield better health. Commit and re-commit yourself everyday to work towards a better diet. Ask yourself at every [...]
