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Eating Disorders: Therapy

Updated 14 March 2019 under For Parents.

Because an eating disorder is both a medical and psychological condition, most people meet with a licensed therapist as part of treatment. Although some families worry about stigma attached to […]

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Eating Disorders: Balanced Eating

Updated 14 March 2019 under For Parents.

Eating nutritionally balanced meals and snacks is important for everyone’s mind and body. During the recovery process from an eating disorder, your child will work with a registered dietitian to […]

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Eating Disorders: Body Image and Self-Esteem

Updated 14 March 2019 under For Parents.

Young people are constantly exposed to unrealistic standards in the media, such as airbrushed images, skinny models, and overly muscular models, and thus may feel pressure to lose weight or […]

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I eat a pretty well-rounded diet, not too much junk. I was wondering if I should still take a multivitamin?

Updated 28 January 2019 under Ask Us.

Good question! As long as you are eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and dairy then you likely do not need to take a multivitamin. However, if you are […]

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There are some weeks I don’t feel hungry at all and then suddenly I feel the need to eat a lot, even if I’m not on my period. Am I bulimic or is this normal at 17 (years old)?

Updated 4 March 2019 under Ask Us.

It can be normal to be hungrier on some days than others based on a number of factors such as hormones, age, gender, sleep, stress, and physical activity level. However, […]

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I like to work out but afterwards my body shakes. I was wondering what food I can eat after a workout to help prevent shaking and refuel my body?

Updated 7 March 2019 under Ask Us.

It’s great that you like to work out! If your body is shaking after your workout, it may mean you are experiencing muscle fatigue (aka your muscles are tired). During […]

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I ate a lot of raw cookie dough, and I just found out that it can make you sick. Will I get sick? Please help!!!

Updated 1 May 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question. Our dietitians have weighed in. The reason that raw cookie dough can make a person sick is because most dough contains eggs and eating raw eggs […]

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Do you have any advice for managing PCOS via diet in college? There are very few healthy/whole grain options at my dining halls, so I always end up reverting to more unhealthy eating habits while I’m here, which I know isn’t good for PCOS.

Updated 9 May 2019 under Ask Us.

Thanks for your question! This is really tough – you are trying to make healthy decisions but are not in control of the food available to you. Does your school […]

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I need to drink more water, but even a glass makes me so nauseous. I can only drink cold sodas and juices without feeling sick. How can I drink water without feeling queasy?

Updated 22 July 2019 under Ask Us.

There a couple reasons why you may be feeling nauseous after drinking water. If you only drink after eating a meal, you may experience some nausea because you may be […]

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I barely feel full even after I eat. I don’t know if it’s because I’m burning more calories since I have a job so I’m on my feet all the time. I’m very worried to eat till I’m full because I’m scared, I’m going to gain lots of weight. What can I do?

Updated 20 August 2019 under Ask Us.

There are a couple of different things that can affect how full you feel after you eat. Portion sizes: Do you think that you’re getting enough food? A very general […]

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